Project Detail

L'Ange Frénétique

Synopsis

An epicene angel flutters its wings and smokes a cigarette in this ejaculatory study of frustration, torment, stupidity and insolence. With Cerith Wyn Evans as the angel and music by Michael Nyman. Made at the Royal College of Art in 1985.

Details

Year
1985
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
4 mins 47 secs
Format
16mm
Director
Maggie Jailler
Producer
Maggie Jailler
Executive Producer
Royal College of Art
Editor
Maggie Jailler
Screenwriter
Maggie Jailler
Director of Photography
Maggie Jailler
Production Designer
Maggie Jailler
Sound
Maggie Jailler
Music
Michael Nyman
Principal cast
Cerith Wyn Evans; and with the voice of Martin Jones

Production Status

Production Company

Royal College of Art

Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2EU

Sales Company

LUX

Waterlow Park Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5JF

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