What is The Angel?
The Angel is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Release date
- May 25, 1982
- Genres
- Animation, Fantasy
- Updated
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The Angel is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy.
Should you watch it?
“A surreal ascent up an endless staircase toward luminous realms.”
- Visually imaginative staircase design
- Thought‑provoking symbolic imagery
- Unique blend of human and nonhuman encounters
- Abstract storytelling may feel opaque
- Brief 66‑minute runtime limits character development
Watch it if you appreciate experimental animated fantasies that prioritize symbolism over plot.
Suitable for mature viewers comfortable with abstract, symbolic animation.
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When was The Angel first released?
It premiered in France on 25 May 1982.
What is the film’s runtime?
The Angel runs for about 66 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an animated fantasy.
Has the film been released on DVD?
Its first DVD edition appeared in 2009, edited by the British Animation Awards.
Where has the film been screened?
It screened at the Fantasporto festival in February 1983 and to the French public on 4 April 1984.