The Angel

2018 1h 54m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 337

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Synopsis

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True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marwan Kenzari
Ashraf Marwan
Toby Kebbell
Danny Ben Aroya
Hannah Ware
Diana Davis
Waleed Zuaiter
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Maisa Abd Elhadi
Mona Marwan
Sasson Gabai
Anwar Sadat
Ori Pfeffer
Zvi Zamir
Slimane Dazi
Sami Sharaf

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ariel Vromen
Writers: David Arata
Languages: Arabic, Hebrew, English
Countries: United States of America, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Israel, Morocco

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, Hebrew, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: United States of America, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Israel, Morocco.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ariel Vromen, shot by Terry Stacey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pinar Toprak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Danny Rafic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Marwan Kenzari and Toby Kebbell and Hannah Ware carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5968274 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ariel Vromen directs. Terry Stacey behind the camera. Pinar Toprak scores. Danny Rafic cuts. Produced in United States of America, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Israel, Morocco. Dialogue in Arabic, Hebrew, English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 8 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, Hebrew, English.
3International production across 5 countries: United States of America, Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Israel, Morocco.
4Directed by Ariel Vromen, shot by Terry Stacey. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Pinar Toprak. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Danny Rafic shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Marwan Kenzari and Toby Kebbell and Hannah Ware carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt5968274 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.