The Black Angel (1974)

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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

Director: Werner Schroeter
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 72 min
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Cinematography: Werner Schroeter
Editing: Christine Leyrer, Werner Schroeter
Production: Werner Schroeter Filmproduktion, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Español, English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Angel about?
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
Who directed The Black Angel?
The Black Angel was directed by Werner Schroeter.
Who stars in The Black Angel?
The Black Angel stars Magdalena Montezuma, Ellen Umlauf, Carlos De Muna.
How long is The Black Angel?
The Black Angel has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Black Angel?
The Black Angel is a Drama film.
Where was The Black Angel produced?
The Black Angel was produced in Germany.