The Black Angel(1974)
Der schwarze Engel
The Black Angel Synopsis
Two women, one from Boston and one from Germany, flee their empty lives to seek fulfillment in Mexico. The Black Angel is a transitional film; on one hand, it is a companion piece to Willow Springs, featuring two Schroeter regulars as characters far from home and in extremis; on the other hand, it is a film essay about Mexico and as such a harbinger of Schroeter’s nonfiction work to come. While he clearly shares his characters’ fascination with Mexico, the filmmaker also savages touristic exoticism – the otherworldly appearances of his protagonists and their rapturous reactions to new surroundings contrast sharply with the sober perceptions of Mexican history and economics featured in the documentary segments and in the prosaic presence of a non-professional cast of locals. - Harvard Film Archive
The Black Angel (1974) is a drama film directed by Werner Schroeter, released on May 7, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Magdalena Montezuma, Ellen Umlauf and Carlos De Muna. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Werner Schroeter
- Writers:
- Werner Schroeter
- Producers:
- Werner Schroeter
- Cinematographer:
- Werner Schroeter
- Production:
- Werner Schroeter Filmproduktion, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
The Black Angel Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Werner Schroeter, written by Werner Schroeter, produced by Werner Schroeter.
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The Black Angel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Black Angel – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Black Angel?
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The main cast of The Black Angel (1974) includes Magdalena Montezuma, Ellen Umlauf and Carlos De Muna. The film was directed by Werner Schroeter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Angel released?
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The Black Angel was released on May 7, 1974 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Black Angel worth watching?
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The Black Angel (1974) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.