The Short List of Things to Do

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Wings of Desire

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An angel (Bruno Ganz) whose job is to monitor the prayers and nightmares of the people of Berlin makes the fateful decision to become human. This sweet 1987 fable, from director Wim Wenders and author Peter Handke, is a triumph of buoyancy and heartache.

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