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Angelo (2019)
Director: Markus Schleinzer
Cast: Makita Samba, Alba Rohrwacher, Larisa Faber, Kenny Nzogang
Runtime111 min
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In early 18th century an African slave boy is chosen by a European Comtesse to be baptized and educated. Reaching adulthood, Angelo achieves prominence and soon becomes the Viennese court mascot until he decides to secretly marry a white woman.
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Fans of thoughtful historical dramas will appreciate the nuanced storytelling and powerful performances in Angelo, the 2019 film directed by Markus Schleinzer. With Alba Rohrwacher and Makita Samba in lead roles, the film offers a poignant examination of race, class, and identity in 18th century Vienna.
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Angelo is an Austrian-Luxembourgian drama film, directed by Markus Schleinzer and released in 2018. The film is a biographical drama about the life of Angelo Soliman, an African-born man who was brought to Austria in childhood as a slave in the early 18th century, but rose to become a prominent figure in Viennese society in adulthood.
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