ANGEL

Saturday, February 17--- The Berlinale Competition section closes with the world premiere of ANGEL, the latest film from international favorite François Ozon (8 WOMEN). The film, a French-Belgian-British co-production, is the French director's first film in English., Set in England at the beginning of the 20th Century, the film portrays the rise and fall of a young woman from humble beginnings, who breaks into the highest echelons of society as an author. Romola Garai stars as the head-strong writer, with a cast that includes Charlotte Rampling and Sam Neill. The film is being sold by French sales company Wild Bunch.

To view the film's trailer (in French), log on to: http://www.francois-ozon.com/francais/bande-annonce/angel.html

Sandy Mandelberger, Berlin Online Dailies Editor