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Far Away, So Close!

Closed Capationed Starring: Otto Sander Director: Wim Wenders  Rated: PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned for Children Under 13
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Format: DVD
Consumer Rating:
Rating 4.1 Based on 41 ratings.
Item Number:
CTR 79969D

Foreign Films: German Movie Categories:

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DVD Features:

  • Rated: PG-13
  • Closed captioning available
  • Run Time: 2 hours, 26 minutes
  • Video: Black & White / Color
  • Released:
  • Originally Released: 1993
  • Label: Sony Pictures
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Packaging: Keep Case
  • Single Side - Single Layer
  • Aspect Ratio: Letterbox - 1.78
  • Audio:
    • Dolby Digital Surround - French
    • Dolby Digital Surround - German
  • Additional Release Material:
    • Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
    • Audio Commentary: Wim Wenders - Director
  • Interactive Features:
    • Interactive Menus
    • Scene Access
  • Text/Photo Galleries:
    • Production Notes
    • Biographies:
      1. Wim Wenders - Director
      2. Nastassja Kinski - Star
      3. Bruno Ganz - Star
      4. Peter Falk - Star
      5. Willem Dafoe - Star
      6. Otto Sander - Star

Performers, Cast and Crew:

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Performer: , , , &
Directed by

Major Awards:

Cannes 1993 - Jury Prize

Entertainment Reviews:

Sight and Sound - 07/01/1994
"...Moments of delight....There's also some neat comedy of confusion..."
New York Times - 12/22/1993
"...Great daring, wit and style..."
Film Comment - 07/01/1993
"...Scenes of surpassing splendor and a heart of gold..."

Product Description:

The sequel to WINGS OF DESIRE, in which a number of angels, forbidden to interfere with the affairs of humans, watch suspended over the streets of post Cold War Berlin as a tale of intrigue unfolds, has an excellent soundtrack which features tracks by Lou Reed and U2.

Plot Synopsis:

In this sequel to "Wings of Desire," the angel Cassiel, who watches over humanity with pity, sympathy and love, gives up his wings in order to understand how humans feel and think. As he wanders through the troubled city of Berlin, experiencing the new sensations of his earthly body, Cassiel becomes involved in a complex series of events having to do with former Nazis, smuggled weapons and long-lost relatives.

Plot Keywords:

Afterlife | Social Issues | Suspense | Theatrical Release | Thriller

Production Notes:

  • Copyright 1993 Road Movie Filmproduktion GmbH.

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Customer Rating: Rating 4.1
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Product Info:

  • UPC: 043396799691
  • Shipping Weight: 0.16/lbs (approx)
  • International Shipping: 1 item

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