Angels in America (2021)

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New York, 1985. Against the backdrop of AIDS - divine punishment inflicted on gays according to puritan America -, angels, who epilogue on the emptiness of the American dream, cross paths with the ghost of the spy Ethel Rosenberg, separating lovers and destitute patients. Prior, suffering from the AIDS virus, loves Louis who is about to leave him. Roy Cohn, man of power, Jewish and homosexual lawyer, anti-Semite and homophobe, lives in denial of his HIV status. Harper takes refuge in drugs to soften her married life with Joe, whose uncertain sexuality clashes with well-established religious beliefs. Following the cancellation of "Angels in America"performances ​​due to the health crisis of 2020, the project became a TV movie: "Angels - Salle Escande" is shot in the privacy of rehearsals.

Director: Arnaud Desplechin
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Music
Runtime: 146 min
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Production: France Télévisions, Calt Production, La Comédie-Française
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angels in America about?
New York, 1985. Against the backdrop of AIDS - divine punishment inflicted on gays according to puritan America -, angels, who epilogue on the emptiness of the American dream, cross paths with the ghost of the spy Ethel Rosenberg, separating lovers and destitute patients. Prior, suffering from the AIDS virus, loves Louis who is about to leave him. Roy Cohn, man of power, Jewish and homosexual lawyer, anti-Semite and homophobe, lives in denial of his HIV status. Harper takes refuge in drugs to soften her married life with Joe, whose uncertain sexuality clashes with well-established religious beliefs. Following the cancellation of "Angels in America"performances ​​due to the health crisis of 2020, the project became a TV movie: "Angels - Salle Escande" is shot in the privacy of rehearsals.
Who directed Angels in America?
Angels in America was directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
Who stars in Angels in America?
Angels in America stars Jérémy Lopez, Michel Vuillermoz, Florence Viala, Christophe Montenez, Clément Hervieu-Léger, Dominique Blanc.
How long is Angels in America?
Angels in America has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
What genre is Angels in America?
Angels in America is a Drama, TV Movie, Music film.
Where was Angels in America produced?
Angels in America was produced in France.