Angel of Death
(2002)
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Angel of Death
(2002)
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| Mira Sorvino | ... |
Maria Delgado
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| Olivier Martinez | ... |
Quemada
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| Féodor Atkine | ... |
Torillo
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| Alida Valli | ... |
Doña Catalina
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Peter Berling | ... |
Castenada
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Fermí Reixach | ... |
Rodriguez
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| Luis Tosar | ... |
Antonio
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Jorge Bosch | ... |
Jaime Mateo
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Yohana Cobo | ... |
Young Dona Catalina
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Carlos Castañon | ... |
Dr. Hidalgo
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Jose M. Blanco | ... |
Don Manuel
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| Azucena De La Fuente | ... |
Maggi
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Alexander Konheim | ... |
Famiani
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Pablo Rojas | ... |
Apprentice Luis
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Juan Del Santo | ... |
Felipe Ordonez
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The most spectacular Easter celebration in the World. Hosts of hooded Penitents parade through the ancient, narrow streets of the Old Town in time-honored ritual. But for one celebrant this Holy Week is different. For him Semana Santa is a time to kill. As the death toll mounts, it falls to detective Maria Delgado - mistrusted outsider from Madrid - to stop the bizarre killings. Written by Paul Berrow <paul@bandname.com>
The only thing special about this film may be the very human everyday interactions between the characters in this film. An important scene might have a little glance or aside that only tells of the place and the people but have no real impact on the story. Mia Sorvino along with the other actors and even the walk-on extras just feel real and utterly regular in the skins that they occupy on screen. 99% of movies do not succeed as well as this one when it comes to that pervasive "REALITY" feeling.
Yes the pacing could have been better. Yes you might be lost if you don't pay attention to each plot revelation. Yes you might not be surprised at all by how the story turns out. But this is a beautiful film in its grounded feeling, the acting, and the little things outside of the main focus which give life to the world and its characters.
Not original at all but great acting and good direction makes for a hidden gem in my opinion.
-Karl