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The Face of an Angel

Synopsis

Based on Barbie Latza Nadeau's book, the film follows the story of a troubled filmmaker trying to uncover the truth behind a sensational murder in Italy. Swept up in the media feeding frenzy around the enigmatic lead suspect, he sees that the victim has been forgotten, and realises that his own salvation lies in returning to the daughter he has left behind.
Toronto International Film Festival 2014 - World premiere

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 mins
Director
Michael Winterbottom
Producer
Melissa Parmenter
Co-Producer
Josh Hyams, Anthony Wilcox
Executive Producer
Christine Langan, Eric Anidjar, Leon Benarroch, Roberto Mitrani, Norman Merry, Andrew Eaton, Anthony Jabre, Reza Safinia, Susana Hornil
Editor
Marc Richardson
Screenwriter
Barbie Latza Nadeau (novel), Paul Viragh (screenplay)
Director of Photography
Hubert Taczanowski
Production Designer
Carly Reddin
Sound
Matteo Olivari
Composer
Harry Escott
Principal cast
Kate Beckinsale, Daniel Brühl, Cara Delevingne

Genre

Drama Action

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, Italy coproduction

Revolution Films (UK), BBC Films (UK), Cattleya (IT)

Revolution Films

9A Dallington Street
London
EC1V 0BQ

BBC Films

Zone A, 7th Floor
BBC Broadcasting House
Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA

Sales Company

WestEnd Films

2nd Floor
15 Greek Street
London
W1D 4DP

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