Faraway, So Close!

Faraway, So Close!

1993 "Your favorite Angels are back!"
Faraway, So Close!
Faraway, So Close!

Faraway, So Close!

7.2 | 2h26m | PG-13 | en | Fantasy

Damiel is now married to Marion, runs the pizzeria “Da Angelo” and the two have a child. The solitarily remaining angel Cassiel is more and more dissatisfied with his destiny as a mere observer of human life and finally decides to take the great leap. As Karl Engel he soon gets into a dubious milieu and finds himself as the assistant of the German American Baker, who makes his money with shady arms deals and sends films east in exchange for weapons. Cassiel’s adventure turns into a “thriller” when he decides to put a stop to Baker’s game.

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7.2 | 2h26m | PG-13 | en | Fantasy , Drama | More Info
Released: December. 21,1993 | Released Producted By: Road Movies , Tobis Country: Germany Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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Damiel is now married to Marion, runs the pizzeria “Da Angelo” and the two have a child. The solitarily remaining angel Cassiel is more and more dissatisfied with his destiny as a mere observer of human life and finally decides to take the great leap. As Karl Engel he soon gets into a dubious milieu and finds himself as the assistant of the German American Baker, who makes his money with shady arms deals and sends films east in exchange for weapons. Cassiel’s adventure turns into a “thriller” when he decides to put a stop to Baker’s game.

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Cast

Otto Sander , Bruno Ganz , Nastassja Kinski

Director

Martin Schreiber

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Lilcount "Faraway, So Close!" is a glorious mess of a movie. It's as if writer/director Wim Wenders threw in every idea he discarded from the first iteration of the story, "Wings of Desire." The earlier film was a taut masterpiece, a fantasy and a love story. It was both popular and well received by the critics.This time we have flashbacks to World War II, a heist, homages to Carl Dreyer and Jean Vigo, and a lot of loose ends. This film did well at Cannes but met with a lukewarm critical reception and was not quite as successful at the box office.But despite its daunting two-and-a-half-hour runtime, it's a good, watchable film. Just don't go expecting something quite as marvelous as "Wings of Desire."
MartinHafer Every so often, I come upon a film that I can't really describe as either GOOD or BAD--they just seem to transcend words and explanation. What you think of this movie will depend a lot upon whether or not you pay strict attention and try to make sense of the movie or just turn off your brain and watch the beauty of this movie. If you are one of those who want it to make sense, then you will sadly disappointed, as the movie abounds with plot holes and inconsistencies. But, if you just turn off your brain, you will be amply rewarded. I think I fall more in the first group, as at times I got awfully bogged down by the MANY problems with the plot (naming all of them would take pages, believe me). But, I gotta respect the makers of this film to taking risks and trying to produce something unique!One final word. This is the sequel to Wings of Desire and the original is a much more satisfying movie overall. If you only see one, see Wings of Desire.
aaronp-5 This film opened my eye to a new time of filmmaking. Growing up in the shadow of Hollywood, as we all have, I had no idea film could be as creative as this. I highly recommend this movie for a great combination of writing, acting, and imagery.
Angeneer I consider this one a sentimental elevation and I haven't even seen the prequel! It was a continuous interaction of reality and fantasy, allowing the viewer to cross the borders of conventional cinema. It is not the plot or the technicalities that dominate, it is the feeling. When the film ends, you are happy, period. It's so well presented that you don't have the need to examine the sometimes obvious logical gaps. Wenders is a master.