Wings of desire
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[S.l.] : Criterion Collection, c2009.
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen special ed.
ISBN
9781604651607, 1604651601
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (127 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 pages).
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Community College Wilkens Library - Instructional Media Services | IMS PN1997 .H566 2009 DVD | On Shelf |
| Chilmark Free Public Library - Adult | DVD FOREIGN W 3857 (German/English/French) | On Shelf |
| Vineyard Haven Public Library - Adult | DVD FOREIGN WIN | On Shelf |
| West Yarmouth Library - Adult | DVD FOREIGN WIN | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Angels -- Drama.
Berlin (Germany) -- History -- 20th century -- Drama.
Circus performers -- Germany -- 20th century -- Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
DVDs.
Fantasy films
Feature films
Fiction films
Foreign films -- Germany.
German language materials.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Berlin (Germany) -- History -- 20th century -- Drama.
Circus performers -- Germany -- 20th century -- Drama.
DVD-Video discs.
DVDs.
Fantasy films
Feature films
Fiction films
Foreign films -- Germany.
German language materials.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
More Details
Published
[S.l.] : Criterion Collection, c2009.
Edition
Widescreen special ed.
Language
German
ISBN
9781604651607, 1604651601
UPC
715515046510
Notes
General Note
Cataloged from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
General Note
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
Director of photography, Henri Alekan ; editor, Peter Pryzgodda ; music, Jürgen Knieper ; art director, Heidi Lüdi.
Participants/Performers
Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, widescreen (16:9 enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo.
Language
In German with some English and French dialogue, with optional English subtitles.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wenders, W., Dauman, A., Handke, P., Ganz, B., Dommartin, S., Sander, O., Bois, C., Falk, P., Alekan, H., Przygodda, P., Knieper, J., & Lüdi, H. (2009). Wings of desire (Widescreen special ed.). Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wim Wenders et al.. 2009. Wings of Desire. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wim Wenders et al.. Wings of Desire Criterion Collection, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wenders, Wim, et al. Wings of Desire Widescreen special ed., Criterion Collection, 2009.
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