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Lightning Over Water, also known as Nick's Film, is a 1980 West German-Swedish documentary-drama film written, directed by and starring Wim Wenders and Nicholas Ray. It centers on the last days of Ray's own life, who was already known worldwide for his 1955 classic film Rebel Without a Cause.
Jul 28, 2014 · A typical lightning flash measures about 300 million volts and 30,000 amps, according to the US National Weather Service - enough to kill. Most of the electrical discharge spreads...
Nov 23, 1984 · Wim Wenders helps his friend and mentor Nicholas Ray make his final film before dying of cancer. The documentary captures Ray's reflections on his life and career, as well as his struggles with illness and art.
Lightning doesn’t strike the ocean as much as land, but when it does,it spreads out over the water, which acts as a conductor. It can hit boats that are nearby, and electrocute fish that are near the surface. If you’re at the beach and hear thunder or see lightning, get out of the water.
A documentary about the making of a film by two legendary directors, Wim Wenders and Nicholas Ray, during the latter's last months of life. The film explores themes of mortality, cinema, and friendship in a unique and intimate way.
A 1980 documentary about the last days of Hollywood director Nicholas Ray, co-directed by his mentor Wim Wenders. The film explores Ray's relationship with his son, his career, and his legacy through interviews, footage, and voice-over.
Synopsis. Director 'Nicholas Ray' is eager to complete a final film before his imminent death from cancer. Wim Wenders is working on his own film Hammett (1983) in Hollywood, but flies to New York to help Ray realize his final wish.
