Drama,Romance,Thriller
Italy
Black Angel is a 2002 Italian drama film directed by Tinto Brass and based on the novel by the same name by Giuseppe Berto. The film is set during the final months of World War II in Asolo and Venice and follows Livia Mazzion, the wife of a high-level ministry official, as she travels to Venice to be with her lover.
Throughout the film, Livia relives her passionate and destructive affair with Helmut Schultz, a Wehrmacht lieutenant, as she embarks on a dangerous journey full of traffickers, officials, and adventurers. As she navigates this treacherous world, Livia's personal struggles interweave with historical and political events, resulting in unexpected surprises and consequences.
The film stars Anna Galiena as Livia Mazzion, Gabriel Garko as Helmut Schultz, Franco Branciaroli as Ugo Oggiano, and Antonio Salines as Livia's husband. The film is known for its stunning cinematography depicting the beauty and decay of Venice and its exploration of themes of love, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of war.
