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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- 6 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD WIN (Text) | 37810435361661 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | DVD INTERNATIONAL RATING PG13 (Text) | 0112524279892 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | 791.43 W / Foreign (Text) | 33258007834141 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
| Jackson County Public Library | DVD WINGS (Text) | 39493108281348 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | DVD WINGS (Text) | 39493106119086 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | vid rotation blue - 1349 (Text) | 31554009751610 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Transylvania County Library | DVD WIN (Text) | 38079101829968 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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