In Weiter Ferne, So Nah! Apr 2026

While the first film focused on the angel Damiel’s transition to humanity, this sequel follows his companion, (Otto Sander).

(English: Faraway, So Close! ) is a 1993 German fantasy film directed and co-written by Wim Wenders . It serves as the sequel to his highly acclaimed 1987 film, Wings of Desire ( Der Himmel über Berlin ) . Key Film Details Director: Wim Wenders Genre: Fantasy / Drama Setting: Post-unification Berlin Awards: Won the Grand Prix at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival Plot Overview In weiter Ferne, so nah!

The film maintains Wenders' signature aesthetic, shifting between black-and-white (angelic perspective) and color (human perspective). Cultural Impact While the first film focused on the angel

The film is widely recognized for its soundtrack, which includes the iconic U2 song "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)" , with a music video that heavily references the movie's imagery of angels atop the Berlin Victory Column. It serves as the sequel to his highly

Watching over a reunited but morally complex Berlin, Cassiel becomes increasingly weary of his invisible existence. He impulsively saves a young girl from falling off a balcony, an act that grants him his wish to become human .

The character of Emit Flesti serves as a personification of time, emphasizing the ephemeral nature of human life and the weight of mortal decisions.