Review of Wings of Desire (1987) by David S — 20 Nov 2011

It's poetry in motion...pictures that is. If only more films were like this film. Amazing!

This review of Wings of Desire (1987) was written by David S on 20 Nov 2011.

Wings of Desire has generally received very positive reviews.

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