A melancholic urban fantasy where shimmering monochrome angels drift through divided Berlin, listening to the silent prayers of a fragmented humanity until a divine watcher risks eternity for the vibrant ache of mortal love.
Wings of Desire
Der Himmel über Berlin
"There are angels on the streets of Berlin."
Director:
Wim Wenders
Cast:
Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk
Drama
Fantasy
Romance
Budget:
$2,500,000
Box Office:
$3,210,139
Wings of Desire - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The 'Columbo' Connection
Peter Falk is frequently addressed as 'Lieutenant' by Berliners who recognize him, merging his real-life celebrity with his fictional ex-angel status.
Nick Cave Cameo
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds perform 'The Carny' and 'From Her to Eternity,' grounding the film's ethereal themes in the raw, post-punk energy of 1980s Berlin.
The 'Tierra del Fuego' Outburst
An angel reports that a train conductor shouted 'Tierra del Fuego!' instead of a station name; this references Wenders' love for travel and spontaneous human eccentricity.