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The Angel

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Original title

El ángelaka

AKA

El Angel

Year

2018

Running time

117 min.

Country

Argentina

Director

Luis Ortega

Screenwriter

Luis Ortega, Rodolfo Palacios, Sergio Olguín

Cast

Cinematography

Julián Apezteguia

Producer

Co-production Argentina-Spain;

K&S Films, Underground Contenidos, El Deseo, Telefé

Genre

Thriller. Drama | Based on a true story. Crime. 1970s. Gay & Lesbian

Synopsis

Carlitos is a 17-year-old youth with movie star swagger, blond curls and a baby face. As a young boy, he coveted other people's things, but it wasn't until his early adolescence that his true calling--to be a thief--manifested itself. When he meets Ramon at his new school, Carlitos is immediately drawn to him and starts showing off to get his attention. Together they will embark on a journey of discoveries, love and crime. Killing is just a random offshoot of the violence, which continues to escalate until Carlitos is finally apprehended. Because of his angelic appearance, the press dubs Carlitos "The Angel of Death". Showered with attention because of his beauty, he becomes an overnight celebrity. Altogether, he is believed to have committed over forty thefts and eleven homicides. Today, after more than 46 years in jail, Carlos Robledo Puch is the longest-serving prisoner in the history of Argentina.

Rankings Position

#131 Best Argentinian Movies of all time

Awards: 2018: Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard (Official Section)

2018: Fenix Awards: Best Actor (Ferror). 6 Nominations

2018: Goya Awards: Nominated for Best Hispano American Film

2018: Ariel Awards: Nominated for Best Latin-American Film

2018: Sur Awards: 7 Awards including Best Cinematography. 13 Nominations

2018: Havana Film Festival: Best Actor (Lorenzo Ferro)

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82 My Top 10 Movies from 2018 (33)

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