Wings of Desire (1987)
There are angels on the streets of Berlin.
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.
Cast
- Bruno Ganz - Damiel
- Solveig Dommartin - Marion
- Otto Sander - Cassiel
- Curt Bois - Homer
- Peter Falk - The Filmstar
- Hans Martin Stier - The Dying Man
- Elmar Wilms - A Sad Man
- Sigurd Rachman - The Suicide
- Beatrice Manowski - Young Prostitute
- Bruno Rosaz - The Clown
Screenplay
- Peter Handke (Screenplay)
- Richard Reitinger (Screenplay)
- Wim Wenders (Screenplay)
- Bernard Eisenschitz (Screenplay)
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
berlin, germany, dreams, library, circus, angel, berlin wall, immortality, observer, melancholy, black and white, perception, thoughtful, mortality, dramatic, ambiguous
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Wings of Desire?
- Wings of Desire was directed by Wim Wenders.
- Who stars in Wings of Desire?
- Wings of Desire stars Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk, Hans Martin Stier.
- How long is Wings of Desire?
- Wings of Desire has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Wings of Desire?
- Wings of Desire is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Wings of Desire?
- Wings of Desire has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Wings of Desire?
- Wings of Desire had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Wings of Desire gross?
- Wings of Desire grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Wings of Desire produced?
- Wings of Desire was produced in Germany, France.
- What are the themes of Wings of Desire?
- The themes of Wings of Desire include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.