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How wings are attached to the backs of angels = comment les ailes sont attachees au dos des anges

France, 1996
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A man’s obsession with control manifests itself in the manipulation of his gadgets and his practice of a science which dissects and reduces. Despite his..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Don't let the angels fall

Canada, 1970
Similarity: 72%

Faraway, so close [DVD]

Germany, 1993
Similarity: 71%

Wings of desire = Der Himmel uber Berlin

Germany (West), 1987
Similarity: 70%

The Dreamlife of angels = La Vie revee des anges

France, 1998
Similarity: 68%

Cliche

Victoria, Australia, 2003
Similarity: 68%

L'Ange

France, 1982
Similarity: 67%

Icarus

Australia, 1975
Similarity: 67%

Beyond the clouds = Par-dela les nuages

France, 1994
Similarity: 67%

Angel

Canada, 1966
Similarity: 66%

The Bird fancier = L'Homme aux oiseaux

Canada, 1955
Similarity: 66%

Wings

United States of America, 1927
Similarity: 66%

Superglue and angel wings

Australia, 2001
Similarity: 66%

Amelia and the angel

United Kingdom, 1958
Similarity: 66%

Tarnished angels [NTSC]

United States, 1957
Similarity: 66%

Memories of war

Canada, 1982
Similarity: 66%

The Icarus wish

United States, 1971
Similarity: 66%

Appetite of a bird

France, 1975
Similarity: 66%

Icarus = Icare (K)

Canada, 1974
Similarity: 65%
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