Nastassja Kinski seeks removal of her own seminude scene from 1975 film

Actress Nastassja Kinski is taking legal action to have a seminude scene from Wim Wenders' 1975 film "False Movement" removed from circulation. Kinski, who was 13 years old when the scene was filmed, alleges she never gave valid consent for the images to be used. Her lawyer announced the decision after years of unsuccessful attempts to discuss the matter with the director.

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If that had been the case, I might have had a towel, or it could have been filmed in a thousand different ways.

Wenders recently defended the scene, stating that removing it would set a precedent affecting other filmmakers. He acknowledged that sensitivities have changed since the film was made but refused to criticize his younger self. Kinski, now 65, recalls being unprepared for the scene, not having access to a script, and feeling unprotected by the director.

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It was my first film, it was my first director, and he did not protect me.

The scene in question, lasting less than two minutes, depicts a minor topless in underwear on a bed, with an adult male in similar attire leaning over her, striking her face, and then caressing it. Kinski claims her mother was not fully informed about the scene's content. She also stated that the nudity was not in the original script but was a directorial choice.

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I cannot reproach that 29-year-old young man from 50 years ago.

This is not the first time Kinski has sought to remove content from her early career. She previously reached an agreement with broadcaster NDR regarding a nude scene in the 1976 series "Tatort," which was subsequently withdrawn. Kinski hopes her current action will serve as a strong example for women and girls who have experienced exploitation.

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I want an apology and to be a strong model for women and girls who are victims of exploitation.