Wings of Desire

THERE ARE ANGELS ON THE STREETS OF BERLIN.

Two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing invisible rays of hope to the distressed but never interacting with them. When Damiel falls in love with lonely trapeze artist Marion, the angel longs to experience life in the physical world, and finds — with some words of wisdom from actor Peter Falk — that it might be possible for him to take human form.

Director: Wim Wenders
Cast: Bruno Ganz , Solveig Dommartin , Otto Sander , Curt Bois , Peter Falk , Hans Martin Stier , Elmar Wilms , Sigurd Rachman , Beatrice Manowski , Bruno Rosaz

Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance

Release date: 1987-09-23

Rating: 7.8

Runtime: 128minutes

Budget: 2M

Revenue: 3M

Production Companies: Road Movies , Argos films , WDR , Wim Wenders Stiftung

Reviews:

  • Estella Ayers
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Estella Ayers
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Anais Hunt
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Remy Wells
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Everest Cannon
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5