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Angel

Name: Angel
Director: Miguel Courtois
Released: 2001
Duration: 115 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2001

Director

Miguel Courtois

Runtime

115 minutes

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Angel (2001) is a character-driven crime drama that centers on Léa, a woman trying to reintegrate into society after prison. The film challenges traditional domestic roles and highlights female empowerment. However, it lacks diversity in representation, focusing primarily on a singular struggle for autonomy. While the film explores complex themes of social reintegration and systemic stigma, it fails to provide a broad spectrum of human experiences, particularly in terms of LGBTQ+, racial diversity, and disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Angel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes related to queer identities.

How does Angel portray gender?

Good

Léa is a strong female lead who plays a significant role in driving the story. She navigates complex social structures and challenges traditional patriarchal roles by showing men as aloof or irresponsible.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Angel?

Minimal

There is no indication of the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The film does not feature diverse casting or ethnic blending.

How does Angel represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines moral complexity and the stigma faced by ex-convicts. It questions traditional family structures by portraying the home environment as burdensome.

Does Angel include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features a strong female protagonist who plays a significant role in driving the story.
Challenges traditional patriarchal roles by showing men as ineffective or fractured.
Explores complex themes of social reintegration and systemic stigma.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or queer narratives.
Provides no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not address physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Léa is a strong person, but when she comes out of prison, she decides to get a fresh start. She would like to forget her cold and aloof father Vittorio Pastore, her young and irresponsible brother Samy for who she went in jail and the Zach's gang, the thug she used to love. But nothing elapses as she expected.

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