Wings of Desire

Set in a divided Berlin, this film follows the story of Damiel, an angel who roams the city, observing the lives of its human inhabitants. As he becomes increasingly drawn to the human experience, particularly through his fascination with a lonely trapeze artist named Marion, Damiel faces the choice of sacrificing his immortality to truly experience life. Directed by Wim Wenders, the film is renowned for its poetic exploration of existential themes and its striking cinematography, which contrasts the monochrome world of angels with the vibrant colors of human life. The film won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival and features performances by Bruno Ganz and Peter Falk. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.