The Face of an Angel is a psychological thriller that examines the consequences of fame. The story follows a filmmaker who is commissioned to make a movie about a high-profile murder case in Italy. As he delves deeper into the case, he becomes obsessed with his subject matter and begins to lose himself in the process. The film is dark, intense, and offers a raw look at how the media sensationalizes tragedy for its own gain. The Face of an Angel is visually stunning with powerful performances from its cast.
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Review
In the midst of a generation that is constantly seeking for truth and justice, Michael Winterbottom’s “The Face of an Angel” came to bring philosophical questions about the nature of truth and how it can be covered by different stories. This movie, based on the Amanda Knox case, becomes a masterful work filled with mystery, drama and ambiguity, making it an instant classic.
As any Gabriel Garcia Marquez story, “The Face of an Angel”, moves from realism to magical realism. The storyline becomes a reflection on how our society deals with tragedy. Instead of focusing on the victim and her family, we are led through the journey of Thomas (Daniel Brühl), a filmmaker who is struggling to rediscover his creative voice after his wife and daughter left him.
Thomas is tasked with making a film adaptation about a murder case in Italy involving British student Elizabeth Pryce. However, instead of approaching the case as solely fact-based journalism, Thomas sets out to create something that will transcend classic documentary filmmaking – something different.
Throughout his travels to Italy, Thomas meets journalist Simone Ford (Kate Beckinsale). Together they both dive into details surrounding Elizabeth’s death while also dealing with their own personal struggles. As they uncover new evidence that takes them further into the Italian countryside than they ever expected, they begin to realize that this story may run deeper than just one murder.
The plot becomes more complex as we see how both Thomas and Simone are affected by their personal burdens which cloud their ability to tell Elizabeth’s story objectively. The viewer may note that there are multiple versions of facts being presented in courtrooms about what really happened to Elizabeth Pryce. Consequently, this raises profound questions about our understanding of truth and how it can be manipulated by thousands of different stories.
The cast seems tailor-made for this film. Daniel Brühl delivers an engaging performance as Thomas Lang – conveying perfectly his character’s desperation while also revealing moments of vulnerability. Kate Beckinsale plays journalist Simone Ford with intelligence and intensity, demonstrating her exceptional dramatic talent. Although less physically demanding than some of her past roles, it is no less important.
The history behind this story is what makes “The Face of an Angel” even more impactful. It explores how our society consumes tragedy in mass media, often exaggerating or even distorting facts. Thomas Lang says in the movie that “journalism is prostitution,” implying that writers and journalists are selling their souls for the sake of a story.
The film score also compliments the narrative extremely well. Composer Harry Escott has created a hauntingly beautiful score reflecting themes of both hopelessness and reconciliation throughout the movie. As with any thriller, there are scenes that will have you jumping in your seat, but it’s the emotional narrative that sticks with you long after viewing.
“The Face of an Angel” was filmed entirely on location in Italy giving audiences an authentic taste of Italian culture and aesthetics. The cinematography captures breathtaking views from all around Tuscany including Florence, Siena, and Pistoia throughout.
Critics have praised Winterbottom’s direction on this film, calling it his most impressive work to date. The use of flashbacks and narration create a sense of timelessness within the storyline – reflecting Marquez’s classic notions of storytelling.
Although not as popular as other movies from 2014, “The Face of an Angel” was nominated for two awards during its release – Best Actor at Seattle International Film Festival and Best Feature Film by Michael Winterbottom at Munich Film Festival.
With its profound philosophical message and excellent cast performance alongside Marquez inspired narrative style makes “The Face Of An Angel” a masterpiece that should not be missed by anyone seeking thought-provoking arthouse cinema.
Technical Data
- Runtime : 100
- Release : 2014-09-06
- Genre : Drama, Thriller
- Cast : Daniel Brühl as Thomas Lang, Kate Beckinsale as Simone Ford, Cara Delevingne as Melanie, Ava Acres as Bea, Corrado Invernizzi as Francesco
- Crew : Michael Winterbottom as Director, Jina Jay as Casting, Mary Vernieu as Casting, Harry Escott as Music, Melissa Parmenter as Producer
- Popularity 11.215
- Budget : 0
- Revenue : 0
- Company : Ypsilon Films, BBC Film, Multitrade
- Summary : Both a journalist and a documentary filmmaker chase the story of a murder and its prime suspect.
- Tagline : Forget the truth, find the story.
