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Tar Angel

Play trailer Tar Angel Released Nov 30, 2001 1h 38m Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Three years ago, Ahmed Kasmi and his family fled Algeria, on the verge of a civil war. Now settled in Montreal, the Kasmis are only a few weeks away from obtaining the object of their desire: Canadian citizenship. But his eldest son, Hafid, aged 19, complicates matters by getting involved with a group of activists. With all his hopes and his beliefs, Ahmed's world crumbles. In an attempt to save his son and salvage their chances of getting Canadian papers, he sets out looking for Hafid.

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Globe and Mail Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 21, 2002 Full Review Ryan Cracknell Apollo Guide Using its strong characters and personal storyline, Tar Angel is one loud piece of Canuck cinema that is bound to impress. Rated: 75/100 Aug 21, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Although decently acted and containing a few authentic moments, on the whole I felt the story was annoyingly schematic and preachy, crammed with characters and situations designed to illustrate preconceived, one-sided ideological messages on immigration espoused by the radical left. Whatever ambivalent sympathy and respect I still felt for the film evaporated with the ridiculously crude ending. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Although decently acted and containing a few authentic moments, on the whole I felt the story was annoyingly schematic and preachy, crammed with characters and situations designed just to illustrate preconceived, one-sided ideological messages on immigration espoused by the radical left. Whatever ambivalent sympathy and respect I still felt for the film evaporated with the ridiculously crude ending. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Denis Chouinard

Director

Zinedine Soualem

Ahmed Kasmi

Catherine Trudeau

Huguette

Raymond Cloutier

Roberto

Maude Guérin

Pauline Toulouse

Marc Beaupré

Sylvain
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Tar Angel

Tar Angel (2001) Tar Angel (2001) Tar Angel (2001) Tar Angel (2001) Director DENIS CHOUINARD (left) and ZINEDINE SOUALEM (Ahmed Kasmi) on the set of L'ange de goudron. CATHERINE TRUDEAU stars as Hugutte in L'ange de goudron. CATHERINE TRUDEAU stars as Hugutte and RABAH AIT OUYAHIA stars as Hafis Kasmi in L'ange de goudron. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Three years ago, Ahmed Kasmi and his family fled Algeria, on the verge of a civil war. Now settled in Montreal, the Kasmis are only a few weeks away from obtaining the object of their desire: Canadian citizenship. But his eldest son, Hafid, aged 19, complicates matters by getting involved with a group of activists. With all his hopes and his beliefs, Ahmed's world crumbles. In an attempt to save his son and salvage their chances of getting Canadian papers, he sets out looking for Hafid.
Director
Denis Chouinard
Producer
Roger Frappier, Luc Vandal
Screenwriter
Denis Chouinard
Distributor
Odeon Films
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 30, 2001, Wide
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)