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      Tar Angel

      Released Nov 30, 2001 1h 38m Drama Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 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. Read More Read Less

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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 Post a rating

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      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

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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

      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
      Screenwriter
      Denis Chouinard
      Distributor
      Odeon Films
      Genre
      Drama, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      French (Canada)
      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)