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Wings of Desire ( German: Der Himmel über Berlin, pronounced [deːɐ̯ ˈhɪml̩ ˈʔyːbɐ bɛɐ̯ˈliːn] ⓘ; lit. 'The Heaven/Sky over Berlin') is a 1987 romantic fantasy film written by Wim Wenders, Peter Handke and Richard Reitinger, and directed by Wenders.
May 6, 1988 · Wings of Desire: Directed by Wim Wenders. With Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois. An angel tires of his purely ethereal life of merely overseeing the human activity of Berlin's residents, and longs for the tangible joys of physical existence when he falls in love with a mortal.
- (78K)
- Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Wim Wenders
- 1988-05-06
A film about angels who watch and listen to humans in divided Berlin. The angel Damiel falls in love with a trapeze artist and becomes human, while the other angel Cassiel observes and reflects.
A film by Wim Wenders about two angels who observe and help humans in post-war Berlin. One of them, Damiel, falls in love with a trapeze artist and wishes to become human.
A classic city symphony about an angel who falls in love with a trapeze artist in Berlin. The film features stunning cinematography by Henri Alekan, a commentary by Peter Falk, and interviews with the director and cast.
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Jessica Ritchey explores the themes of divinity, mortality and love in Wim Wenders' 1987 film "Wings of Desire", which celebrates its 30th anniversary. She reflects on the film's relevance in a time of political and social turmoil and the beauty of everyday life.