Faraway, So Close!
A group of angels look longingly upon the life of humans. Berlin now is a very different place: unified in name but overrun with crime, corruption, and—in what turns out to be a key theme here—Americans.
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Plot Summary
In this sequel to Wings of Desire, a former criminal named Helmut reassures a woman that he is reformed, but soon gets involved in a conspiracy involving an arms dealer. To protect the woman he loves, he must battle the evil forces that threaten to destroy everything.
Critical Reception
Faraway, So Close! received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its ambitious scope and visual style, others found it less compelling than its predecessor and criticized its convoluted plot. Audience reception was generally more divided.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually striking with an ambitious narrative.
- Fails to recapture the magic of its predecessor.
- A complex, sometimes confusing, but ultimately intriguing film.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique visual style and philosophical undertones, though some found the plot difficult to follow. Many felt it was a worthy, albeit different, continuation of the original film's themes.
Awards & Accolades
Grand Prix du Jury at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film features a cameo by legendary German rock musician Udo Lindenberg, who plays himself.
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