Wings of desire [videorecording] / Janus Films ; Road Movies, Berlin and Argos Films, Paris ; a film by Wim Wenders ; directed by Wim Wenders ; produced by Wim Wenders and Anatole Dauman ; written by Wim Wenders together with Peter Handke.
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.
Item details
- ISBN: 9781604651607
- ISBN: 1604651601
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (127 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 p.).
- Edition: Special ed.
- Publisher: [S.l.] : Criterion Collection, [c2009]
Contents / Notes
General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1987. Special features: Disc one. New, restored, high-definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring Wenders and actor Peter Falk; trailers; new and improved English subtitle translation; 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. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Peter Pryzgodda ; music, Jürgen Knieper ; art director, Heidi Lüdi. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk. |
System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, widescreen, 1.66:1 aspect ratio (16:9 enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo. |
Language Note: | In German with some English and French dialogue, with optional English subtitles; credits in English. |
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