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.
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.
Based on poems by Rainer Maria Rilke.
Record details
- ISBN: 0792856163
- ISBN: 9780792856160
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (128 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Special edition
- Distributor: Santa Monica, Calif. : Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment, [2003]
- Copyright: ©2003
Content descriptions
General 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. Widescreen presentation. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Special features: Optional 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 (German and U.S.). |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Peter Pryzgodda ; music, Jürgen Knieper ; production designer, Heidi Lüdi. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13. |
System Details Note: | DVD; Dolby Digital stereo. surround. |
Language Note: | In German or English with English, French, or Spanish language subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Awards Note: | Best director-Cannes Festival, 1987. |
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Subject: | Angels in motion pictures. Angels > Drama. Circus performers > Germany > 20th century > Drama. Man-woman relationships > Drama. Berlin (Germany) > 20th century > Drama. |
Genre: | Foreign films. Fantasy films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 4 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Old Fort Branch Library | DVD WIN (Text) | 37810435361661 | Adult Video | Available | - |