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Wings of Fame is a 1990 Dutch English-language comedy fantasy film (released in the UK on 26 April 1991) directed by Otakar Votocek and starring Peter O'Toole, Colin Firth, Marie Trintignant, Andréa Ferréol and Robert Stephens.
Mar 23, 1990 · Wings of Fame: Directed by Otakar Votocek. With Peter O'Toole, Colin Firth, Marie Trintignant, Andréa Ferréol. A famous movie actor (Peter O'Toole) claims that he has written a book.
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- Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Otakar Votocek
- 1990-03-23
A famous movie actor (Peter O'Toole) claims that he has written a book. As result, a real author, not a very well known writer, vengenfully kills him but then dies as a result of an accident. Next, they both find themselves in after-life, where souls of all famous people are gathered.
This movie deals with the subject of fame and legacy in a hauntingly surreal fashion. Though relatively unknown (and under celebrated) it truly is a masterpiece, and should be seen by everyone who is, was, or ever wished they could be "famous".
Sep 10, 2012 · Discover the best of the city, first. Outside a festival première of his latest movie, celebrated '60s actor Cesar Valentin (O'Toole) is shot by agitated fan Brian Smith (Firth), who is in turn...
Mar 23, 1990 · Overview. A famous movie actor claims that he has written a book. As result, a real author, not a very well known writer, vengefully kills him but then dies as a result of an accident. Next, they both find themselves in after-life, where souls of all famous people are gathered.
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Wings of Fame is a surrealist black comedy so unique it might not be for everyone. The main characters wander around the emptiness of a purgatory that could have been designed by Magritte. This dream-like experience is underlined by a heavy use of symbols (a Styx-like river, Saint-Peter as a maître d'hôtel , a hedge maze, a blind archer...).
