Wings of Desire
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Wings of Desire is a 1987 romantic fantasy film written by Wim Wenders, Peter Handke and Richard Reitinger, and directed by Wenders. The film is about invisible, immortal angels who populate Berlin an
Theatrical release poster
The graffiti on the Berlin Wall is depicted in the film.
Berlin art depicting angels served as an inspiration to the filmmakers.
The story contains similarities to the fallen angel concept, though unrelated to evil.
Wim Wenders
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Wim Wenders is a German filmmaker and photographer. Regarded as a major figure of New German Cinema and widely considered an auteur director, he has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award
Wings of Desire
…Wings of Desire (German: Der Himmel über Berlin, pronounced ; lit. 'The Heaven/Sky over Berlin') is a 1987 romantic fantasy film written by Wim Wenders, Peter Handke and Richard Reitinger, and directed by Wenders. The film is about invisible, immortal angels who populate Berlin and listen to the thoughts…
Wenders in 2026
Wenders with Carrie Fisher in 1978
Wenders at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival
Wenders in 2008