Angel Face (2018 film)

Angel Face
Film poster
Directed byVanessa Filho
Written byVanessa Filho
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyGuillaume Schiffman
Edited bySophie Reine
Music by
  • Olivier Coursier
  • Audrey Ismael
Production
companies
  • Windy Productions
  • Moana Films
  • Canal+
  • Ciné+
  • Playtime
  • A Plus Image 6
Distributed byMars Distribution
Release dates
  • 12 May 2018 (2018-05-12) (Cannes)
  • 23 May 2018 (2018-05-23) (France)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench

Angel Face (French: Gueule d'ange) is a 2018 French drama film directed by Vanessa Filho in her feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Filho and Diastéme. It stars Marion Cotillard, Ayline Aksoy-Etaix, Alban Lenoir, Amélie Daure and Stéphane Rideau. It had its world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival in May. It was released theatrically in France by Mars Distribution on 23 May 2018.

Plot

Marlene is an erratic young mother from a working-class background who was left by her husband when she cheated on him during their wedding ceremony. Unemployed, she spends her days watching reality TV shows and getting drunk. Her only source of happiness and pride is Elli, her 8-year-old daughter, whom Marlene affectionately calls "Angel Face". But for the young girl, coping with her mother and her alcoholism is a daily struggle, which makes her mature early.

Cast

Production

In September 2017, it was announced Marion Cotillard, Ayline Aksoy-Etaix, Alban Lenoir, Amélie Daure had joined the cast of the film, with Vanessa Filho directing – her feature directorial debut – from a screenplay she wrote alongside Diastéme. Carole Lambert and Marc Missonnier produced the film, under their Windy Productions and Moana Films banner, respectively.[1]

Filming

Principal photography began on 7 October 2017 and wrapped on 22 December 2017.[2][3] Filming took place in Southeastern France, in La Seyne-sur-Mer,[4] Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, and the French Riviera.[5][2]

Release

It was selected to compete in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.[6][7] It was released theatrically in France by Mars Distribution on 23 May 2018.[8]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 36%, based on 14 reviews, and an average rating of 4.7/10.[9]

References

  1. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (28 September 2017). "Marion Cotillard to Star in French Feature Debut 'Gueule d'Ange'". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Marseille : viens jouer dans un film avec Marion Cotillard". Le Bonbon (in French). 24 September 2017.
  3. ^ Baronnet, Brigitte (4 November 2017). "Mélanie Laurent, Audrey Dana, Agnès Jaoui : 100 projets de réalisatrices en 2017-2018". AlloCiné (in French).
  4. ^ "Tournage de "Gueule d'Ange" de Vanessa Filho avec Marion Cotillard et Alban Lenoir au Centre-Ville de La Seyne sur Mer". La Seyne Info (in French). 27 October 2017.
  5. ^ "Tournage à La Seyne". Ouest-Var (in French). 27 November 2017.
  6. ^ "The 2018 Official Selection". Cannes Film Festival. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  7. ^ Debruge, Peter; Keslassy, Elsa (12 April 2018). "Cannes Lineup Includes New Films From Spike Lee, Jean-Luc Godard". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  8. ^ Barfield, Charles (25 April 2018). "'Angel Face' Trailer: Marion Cotillard Stars As A Partying Mother In New Drama Premiering At Cannes". The Playlist. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Angel Face (Gueule d'ange) (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 October 2021.