My Friend Ángel (1964)
The First Honduran Film
An experimental and critical view on the decadence of Honduran society. It practically has no narrative structure, as it plays out as a day-in-the-life-of the eponymous Ángel, a kid who's a shoe-shiner.
Director: Sami Kafati
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: October 1, 1964
Cast
- Roger Membreño - Ángel
- Ada Argentina Abraham - Madre
- Carlos Salgado - Padre
- Adib Kafati - Hermano bebé
- Fausto Cortez - Shoeshiner
- Oswaldo Juanez - Shoeshiner
Screenplay
Music: Sami Kafati
Cinematography: Sami Kafati
Editing: Fernando Uribe Jacome
Country: Honduras
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
alcoholism, honduras, tragedy, poverty
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Friend Ángel about?
- An experimental and critical view on the decadence of Honduran society. It practically has no narrative structure, as it plays out as a day-in-the-life-of the eponymous Ángel, a kid who's a shoe-shiner.
- Who directed My Friend Ángel?
- My Friend Ángel was directed by Sami Kafati.
- Who stars in My Friend Ángel?
- My Friend Ángel stars Roger Membreño, Ada Argentina Abraham, Carlos Salgado, Adib Kafati, Fausto Cortez, Oswaldo Juanez.
- How long is My Friend Ángel?
- My Friend Ángel has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
- What genre is My Friend Ángel?
- My Friend Ángel is a Drama film.
- Where was My Friend Ángel produced?
- My Friend Ángel was produced in Honduras.
- What are the themes of My Friend Ángel?
- The themes of My Friend Ángel include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.