Wings of Desire (1987)
Original title: Der Himmel über Berlin
Wings of Desire is a 1987 German-language drama movie directed by Wim Wenders, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin and Otto Sander.
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds, with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk, that it might be possible for him to take human form.
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What is Wings of Desire about?
Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds, with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk, that it might be possible for him to take human form.
When was Wings of Desire released?
Wings of Desire was released on 23 September 1987.
How long is Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire runs 2h 8m.
Who made Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire was directed by Wim Wenders.
Where can I watch Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Kanopy and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Wings of Desire
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Official site
http://www.wim-wenders.com/movies/movies_spec/wingsofdesire/wingsofdesire.htm
Cast
- Bruno Ganz as Damiel
- Solveig Dommartin as Marion
- Otto Sander as Cassiel
- Curt Bois as Homer
- Peter Falk as The Filmstar
- Hans Martin Stier as The Dying Man
- Elmar Wilms as A Sad Man
- Sigurd Rachman as The Suicide
- Beatrice Manowski as Young Prostitute
- Bruno Rosaz as The Clown
- Laurent Petitgand as The Bandleader
- Chick Ortega as The Drummer
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