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Wings of Desire: The Angels Among Us
This is a documentary about the making of "Wings of Desire" (1987). The director, writer, actors, composer and other contributors speak at length and in detail about how the award-winning film was devised, cast, filmed, scored and edited.
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Plot Summary
In a divided Berlin, angels secretly observe and comfort humans, longing to experience the tangible world. One angel, Damiel, falls in love with a mortal trapeze artist and chooses to shed his immortality to live as a human. His journey explores the profound beauty and pain of human existence, the search for meaning, and the power of connection.
Critical Reception
Wings of Desire was widely acclaimed by critics for its poetic imagery, philosophical depth, and profound exploration of humanity. It is often cited as a masterpiece of 1980s cinema, praised for its unique blend of the ethereal and the everyday.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning with a dreamlike atmosphere.
Philosophically rich and emotionally resonant.
A poignant meditation on love, life, and mortality.
Google audience: Audiences laud the film's beautiful cinematography and its thought-provoking narrative about the human condition. Many appreciate the romantic storyline and the angelic perspective on everyday life.
Awards & Accolades
Won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival (1987). Nominated for Palme d'Or.
Fun Fact
The film's iconic black and white cinematography for the angels' perspective was a deliberate choice to evoke a sense of timelessness and detachment from the human world, contrasting with the vibrant color used for human experiences.
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