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My Angel (2004)

Director: Serge Frydman

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Two troubled souls are thrown together on the run in this likeable directorial debut from French writer Serge Frydman (‘La Fille sur le Pont’). Colette (Vanessa Paradis) answers a panicked call from a fellow prostitute and grudgingly agrees to collect the woman’s son Billy (Vincent Rottiers) from a psychiatric institution before a violent pimp can get to him. Colette’s attempts to ditch the eccentric teenager are thwarted by her instincts and the two develop a touching co-dependence amid the action. The story’s nothing new: the themes and poetic dialogue are particularly reminiscent of Tom Tykwer’s work (‘Heaven’, ‘The Princess and the Warrior’, ‘Run Lola Run’). But Paradis commands a strong presence. While the cinematography creates a feeling of physical intimacy, this doesn’t fully expose the mentality of its characters, allowing for some surprises in an ending that’s touching despite a misjudged soundtrack.

Author: Anna Smith 2006-09-12 10:27:47

Time Out London Issue 1882: September 13-20 2006

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My Angel

Cast & crew

Director: Serge Frydman

Producer: Claudie Ossard

Cast: Vanessa Paradis, Vincent Rottiers, Eduardo Noriega, Eric Ruf, Claude Perron full cast

Genre(s): Drama

Duration: 94 mins


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