Wings of desire
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Criterion Collection, [2009].
Format
DVD
Edition
Special edition.
ISBN
9781604651607, 1604651601
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (127 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (27 pages).
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Watauga Public Library - DVD | FOREIGN WIN GERMAN | On Shelf |
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Published
[Place of publication not identified] : Criterion Collection, [2009].
Edition
Special edition.
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 (Special edition.). Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wim. Wenders et al.. 2009. Wings of Desire. [Place of publication not identified]: Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wim. Wenders et al.. Wings of Desire [Place of publication not identified]: Criterion Collection, 2009.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Wenders, W., Dauman, A., Handke, P., Ganz, B., Dommartin, S., Sander, O. and Bois, C. et al (2009). Wings of desire. Special edn. [Place of publication not identified]: Criterion Collection.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wenders, Wim., et al. Wings of Desire Special edition., Criterion Collection, 2009.
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