Wings of desire
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781604651607
- ISBN: 1604651601
- Physical Description: 2 DVDs (127 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 pages : illustrations ; in container.).
- Edition: Special ed. ; Widescreen.
- Publisher: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, ©2009.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally released as a German-French motion picture in 1987 ; Rated PG-13. "A German-French coproduction between Road Movies GmbH, Berlin and Argos Films S.A., Paris, together with Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Köln." Special features: Disc one. audio commentary featuring Wenders and actor Peter Falk; trailers; Disc two. "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. |
Formatted Contents Note: | disc 1. Feature film -- disc 2. Special features. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Peter Pryzgodda ; music, Jürgen Knieper ; art director, Heidi Lüdi ; DVD producer, Susan Arosteguy. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk. |
System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen, 1.66:1 aspect ratio (16:9 enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo. |
Language Note: | In German with some English and French dialogue; Optional English subtitles; Credits and booklet in English. |
Awards Note: | Best Director, Festival de Cannes |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | DVD WIN (Text) | 000143528 | Video | Checked out | 04/05/2024 |