Homer — Wings of Desire Character Profile

About Homer

Old Berlin resident dreaming of an epic of peace, observed by the angels.

Homer — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Storytelling, Historical memory, Philosophical reflection, Patience, Cultural preservation

• Strength: 2/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 3/10

Character Facts

Played by

Curt Bois

Appears in

Wings of Desire (1987)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Homer — Narrative Observer — Damiel (Bruno Ganz)

  Damiel observes Homer's search for the vanished Potsdamer Platz and his reflections on peace.

  Damiel and Cassiel encounter Homer, an old man who dreams of an epic of peace.

• Homer — Narrative Observer — Cassiel (Otto Sander)

  Cassiel directly accompanies and observes Homer's search through Berlin's historical memory.

  Cassiel follows Homer as he searches for the demolished Potsdamer Platz and finds only an open field and the graffiti-covered Wall.

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