Wings of Desire

“Wings of Desire” (“Der Himmel über Berlin,” 1987) is a meditative, poetic fable about angels in divided Berlin, one of whom chooses to renounce eternity to experience the fragility and fullness of human life, especially love. It stands as one of Wim Wenders’ defining works, merging philosophical reflection, political memory, and romantic longing into a singularly lyrical cinema experience.