SHORT NEWS

ANGELO vies for Golden Shell at San Sebastián

The San Sebastián festival has unveiled the first titles to enter its 66th main competition: Angelo, Markus Schleinzer’s eagerly awaited second feature film, will contend for the Concha de Oro 2018 together with Claire Denis, Naomi Kawase, Simon Jaquemet, Kim Jee-Woon ...
 
In early 18th century an African slave boy is chosen by an 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. 
 
ANGELO
directed by Markus Schleinzer
produced by Novotny & Novotny Filmproduktion, Amour Fou Luxembourg und
Markus Schleinzer
 
with: Makita Samba, Alba Rohrwacher, Larisa Faber Lukas Miko, Gerti Drassl, Christian Friedel