For the 60th Academy Awards, thirty films were submitted in the category Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The critically acclaimed Wings of Desire, by Wim Wenders, submitted by West Germany, wasn't nominated, despite being one of the favourites.
For the 60th Academy Awards, thirty films vied for the Best Foreign Language Film honor. The acclaimed film Wings of Desire, by renowned director Wim Wenders and representing West Germany, surprisingly didn't make the cut despite being a strong favorite.