When Director Wim Wenders decided to create the movie that would serve both as a tribute and a celebration of human life, he may have said to himself, "When there is a need to emphasize the beauty of something, what more effective way is there other than to make one feel another's profound desire for it?" The result is "Wings of Desire," a film which makes its human viewers appreciate their own lives by making …showed first 75 words of 838 total…

…showed last 75 words of 838 total…as he plays himself, providing a bit of humor and a path to the eventual resolution of Damiel's dilemma. "Wings of Desire" is a film with a message, one that provides a welcome vehicle for reflection and appreciation of life, unmistakably different from much of contemporary cinema. It is a genuine work of art: altogether gorgeous, mesmerizing, and viscerally powerful. More than just an undeniably original film, it is a beautiful experience which everyone deserves.