Wings of desire / Janus Films ; a film by Wim Wenders ; produced by Road Movies, Berlin and Argos Films, Paris ; written by Wim Wenders together with Peter Handke ; director, Wim Wenders ; produced by Wim Wenders and Anatole Dauman.
A romantic fantasy about an angel who wishes he were mortal and is willing to fall from the sky if it means a chance to fall in love. Set in modern day Berlin, the film follows angel Damiel's path from heavenly flight to earthly delight in a manner that's comical, touching and entertaining.
| Uniform Title: | Himmel über Berlin (Motion picture) |
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| Language: | German English French |
| Language of the Original: |
German |
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In German with some English and French dialogue, with optional English subtitles; credits in English. |
| Published: |
[Irvington N.Y.] :
Criterion Collection,
[2009]
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| Edition: | Special ed. |
| Series: | Criterion collection ;
490. Rovi Media Collection. Movies. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 Blu-ray disc (127 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 pages). |
| Format: | Video Blu-ray Disc |
| Summary: |
A romantic fantasy about an angel who wishes he were mortal and is willing to fall from the sky if it means a chance to fall in love. Set in modern day Berlin, the film follows angel Damiel's path from heavenly flight to earthly delight in a manner that's comical, touching and entertaining. |
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| Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. Special features: New, restored, high-definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring Wenders and actor Peter Falk; "The angels among us" (2003) documentary; "Wim Wenders Berlin Jan. 87," from an episode of the French television program Cinéma cinémas, including on-set footage; interview with director of photography Henri Alekan; deleted scenes and outtakes; excerpts from the film "Alekan la lumière" (1985) and Ganz and Sander's "Remembrance: film for Curt Bois" (1982); notes and photos by art directors Heidi and Toni Lüdi; booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Atkinson and writings by Handke and Wenders. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | CU6 D0114532 Blu-ray Video |
| Awards: | Cannes Film Festival, Best Director, 1987. |
| ISBN: | 9781604651591 1604651598 |
| Credits: | Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Peter Pryzgodda ; music, Jürgen Knieper ; art director, Heidi Lüdi. |
| System Details: | Blu-ray disc; widescreen, 1.66:1 aspect ratio (16:9 enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo.; requires Blu-ray player. Blu-ray disc: Not compatible with standard DVD players; requires Blu-ray disc player. |
| Cast: |
Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk. |