Wings of desire [videorecording] / produced by Wim Wenders and Anatole Dauman ; screenplay by Wim Wenders and Peter Handke ; directed by Wim Wenders ; production, Road Movies Filmproduktion Gmbh and Argos Films.
Wenders, Wim.; Dauman, Anatole, 1925-1998.; Handke, Peter.; Ganz, Bruno.; Dommartin, Solveig.; Sander, Otto, 1941-2013.; Bois, Curt.; Falk, Peter, 1927-2011.; Alekan, Henri, 1909-2001.; Pryzgodda, Peter.; Knieper, Jürgen.; Lüdi, Heidi.; Road Movies Filmproduktion.; Argos Films.; MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
2003
PN1997 .H566 2003
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Wings of desire [videorecording] / produced by Wim Wenders and Anatole Dauman ; screenplay by Wim Wenders and Peter Handke ; directed by Wim Wenders ; production, Road Movies Filmproduktion Gmbh and Argos Films.
Uniform Title
Himmel über Berlin (Motion picture)
Edition
Special ed.
ISBN
0792856163
9780792856160
9780792856160
Publication Details
Santa Monica, CA : Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment, c2003.
Language
German
Language Note
In German or English with English, French, or Spanish language subtitles; closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (128 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
027616887450
Call Number
PN1997 .H566 2003
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
1004704 MGM Home Entertainment
Summary
Based on poems by Rainer Maria Rilke.
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.
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.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
Special features: Audio commentary with director Wim Wenders and actor Peter Falk ; 'Angels among us' documentary ; interactive map ; deleted scenes with director's commentary ; original advertising and artwork ; original theatrical trailers.
Special features: Audio commentary with director Wim Wenders and actor Peter Falk ; 'Angels among us' documentary ; interactive map ; deleted scenes with director's commentary ; original advertising and artwork ; original theatrical trailers.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Peter Pryzgodda ; music, Jürgen Knieper ; production designer, Heidi Lüdi.
Performer
Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk.
Cast
Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note
DVD format, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby stereo surround.
Awards
Best director-Cannes Festival, 1987.
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