# Wings of Desire (1987)

> An angel overlooking divided Berlin risks immortality for the chance to feel human love, sensation, and uncertainty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/112

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: Wim Wenders
- Cast: Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk, Hans Martin Stier, Elmar Wilms, Sigurd Rachman
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093191/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, dreamy, contemplative, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

Two angels wander the streets of Berlin, longing for the human experience and the power of love.

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