I first saw Wings of Desire in a college film course and have seen it a few times since. City of Angels was a loose Americanized remake made around the same time. I’m not someone who is generally angered by remakes, but I think this one so missed the mark that it got to me a bit at the time.
Despite decades of awareness of the U2 song from the movie (with a music video based in the same world), I have yet to see the sequel, Faraway, So Close!
This video by Nerdwriter does a great job of comparing the strengths and weaknesses. If you’ve never seen the Wim Wenders original, I encourage you to seek it out! Watch almost any other Nic Cage movie.
Music videos inspired by Wings of Desire:
Trailer:
Stephen Quirk 