Wings of Desire (1987) unfolds over a Berlin still healing from the wounds of war, where ethereal, trenchcoated angels silently observe and console the troubled thoughts of humans. Among them is Damiel (Bruno Ganz), who yearns to experience mortality after developing feelings for a captivating trapeze artist, Marion (Solveig Dommartin). Peter Falk, playing himself, guides Damiel through the process of becoming human, highlighting the everyday pleasures that make life worthwhile. The narrative is presented from the angels' perspective, initially filmed in black and white, transitioning to color as they perceive the human world more vividly. Damiel ultimately decides to fully embrace humanity, stepping into the real world to be with Marion. This critically acclaimed film garnered numerous awards, including Best Director for Wim Wenders at the Cannes Film Festival in 1987, and was later remade in 1998 as "City of Angels," starring Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan.
Wings of Desire (1987)
1987 · Movie · 128 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
Credits
Direction Wim Wenders
Cast Bruno Ganz · Peter Falk · Solveig Dommartin · Otto Sander · Curt Bois · Hans Martin Stier · Elmar Wilms · Lajos Kovacs · Bruno Rosaz
Soundtrack Jürgen Knieper
Screenplay Wim Wenders · Peter Handke
Cinematography Henri Alekan
Technical sheet
Title Wings of Desire
Original title Der Himmel über Berlin (Wings of Desire)
Year 1987
Type Movie
Length 128 min.
Country Germany - West Germany (FRG)
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