Angel (2001)
Léa is a strong person, but when she comes out of prison, she decides to get a fresh start. She would like to forget her cold and aloof father Vittorio Pastore, her young and irresponsible brother Samy for who she went in jail and the Zach's gang, the thug she used to love. But nothing elapses as she expected.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Miguel Courtois, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Richard Berry, Elsa Zylberstein, Pascal Greggory, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Richard Berry
as David Koskas
Elsa Zylberstein
as Léa Pastore
Pascal Greggory
as Sarafian Zacharie
Bernard Le Coq
as Pascal Olmetti
Virginie Lanoué
as Julie Lafond
Vincent Martinez
as Samy Pastore
Nicolas Silberg
as François Deruelle
Hélène Duc
as Natacha
Thierry Heckendorn
as Vittorio Pastore
Pascal Demolon
as Stéphane Sarafian
Pierre Aussedat
as The official
Didier Cauchy
as FranckCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 115 min |
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