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Wings of Desire: A Cinematic Masterpiece
O2 Academy 2 Liverpool in LiverpoolTue, Dec 1, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Overview
Wings of Desire is a Music / Rock / Alternative Rock event at O2 Academy 2 Liverpool in Liverpool.
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Wings of Desire is a 1987 romantic fantasy film directed by Wim Wenders, set in a Berlin divided by the Wall. The story follows invisible angels who listen to the thoughts of the city's inhabitants, comforting the distressed. One angel, Damiel, falls in love with a lonely trapeze artist and chooses to become mortal to experience human life.
The film features stunning black-and-white cinematography by Henri Alekan, with color used to represent the human world. The cast includes Bruno Ganz as Damiel, Solveig Dommartin as Marion, and Peter Falk as himself. The soundtrack includes performances by Nick Cave and Crime & the City Solution.
Wings of Desire won Best Director at Cannes and the European Film Awards. It has been praised as one of the best films of the 1980s, exploring themes of love, mortality, and the human experience. A sequel, Faraway, So Close!, was released in 1993.
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Good to know
- The film is in German with English subtitles.
- The screening is part of a special event series.
Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
The film follows invisible angels in Berlin who listen to human thoughts. One angel falls in love with a trapeze artist and becomes mortal.
Who directed the film?
Wim Wenders directed the film, co-writing with Peter Handke and Richard Reitinger.
Is there a sequel?
Yes, a sequel titled Faraway, So Close! was released in 1993.
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Wings of Desire
Wings of Desire is a 1987 romantic fantasy film written by Wim Wenders, Peter Handke and Richard Reitinger, and directed by Wenders. The film is about invisible, immortal angels who populate Berlin and listen to the thoughts of its human inhabitants, comforting the distressed.
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O2 Academy 2 Liverpool in Liverpool
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