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Title:
Wings of desire [blu-ray] = Der Himmel über Berlin
Edition:
Special edition
Publication Date:
2009
1987
Publication Information:
[Irvington N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2009]
©1987
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (127 min.) sound, color; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781604651591
Abstract:
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.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
Special features: New, restored, high-definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring Wenders and actor Peter Falk; "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.
Performers:
Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk.
Technical Details:
Blu-ray disc; widescreen, 1.66:1 aspect ratio (16:9 enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo.; requires Blu-ray player.
Geographic Term:
Language:
German
ger eng fre ger
Additional Language:
In German with some English and French dialogue, with optional English subtitles; credits in English.
Added Corporate Author:
Audience:
No rating available.
