---
title: "The Angel"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-angel-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 107391
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Angel (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-angel-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Angel is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A surreal ascent up an endless staircase toward luminous realms."

### Why Watch
- Visually imaginative staircase design
- Thought‑provoking symbolic imagery
- Unique blend of human and nonhuman encounters

### Caveats & Content Note
- Abstract storytelling may feel opaque
- Brief 66‑minute runtime limits character development
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for mature viewers comfortable with abstract, symbolic animation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: surreal, symbolic, fantasy, meditative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Angel first released?
It premiered in France on 25 May 1982.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The Angel runs for about 66 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as an animated fantasy.

### Q: Has the film been released on DVD?
Its first DVD edition appeared in 2009, edited by the British Animation Awards.

### Q: Where has the film been screened?
It screened at the Fantasporto festival in February 1983 and to the French public on 4 April 1984.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Angel — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/107391)
- [The Angel (1982 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Angel_(1982_film))
- [The Angel (2018) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/646218-the-angel/prehled/)

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