2005 French film
Angel-A is a 2005 French romantic fantasy comedy-drama film written and directed by Luc Besson. The film stars Jamel Debbouze as André, a small-time con artist drowning in debt and contemplating suicide, and Rie Rasmussen as Angela, a mysterious woman who saves him and helps him resolve his crises. Shot in stark black-and-white cinematography by Thierry Arbogast and set against the iconic backdrop of Paris, the film explores themes of redemption, self-worth, and supernatural intervention.
Besson returned to directing after a six-year hiatus with this more intimate, dialogue-driven project, which he also produced under his EuropaCorp banner. The film premiered in France on December 21, 2005, and received a limited U.S. release on May 25, 2007, via Sony Pictures Classics.
Critical reception was mixed; the film holds a 47% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for its visual style but criticism for its dialogue and pacing. It grossed $9.99 million worldwide, including over $200,000 in the United States.
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