About Angela

Angela is a unique and thought-provoking film directed by Rebecca Miller and released in 1995. The plot of the movie revolves around two young sisters, Angela and her older sister Ellie, and their deeply personal journey exploring spirituality and imagination as a means to escape their troubled family life filled with mental illness and instability.

Making / Production

The film was crafted by Rebecca Miller, who's the daughter of renowned playwright Arthur Miller. The production of the movie is an ardent reflection of Rebecca Miller's unique storytelling and her ability to navigate intricate human emotions and experiences. The cinematography by Ellen Kuras contributes much to the film's eerie and chilling aura, whilst also capturing the essence of the girls' transitions throughout the story.

Actors

• Miranda Stuart Rhyne - She splendidly plays the title character Angela; portraying innocence, complexity, and maturity in a single character.
• Charlotte Blythe - She impeccably portrays the role of the elder sister Ellie, the voice of reason and tether to reality for Angela.
• Anna Thomson - She wonderfully portrays the role of their mentally unstable mother, bringing to life a woman trapped in her own world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Angela marks the debut feature film of Rebecca Miller.
• Director Rebecca Miller and actress Anna Thomson both went on to work together again in the critically acclaimed film "The Ballad of Jack and Rose" in 2005.

Quotes

• "I want to get close to God... The only way you can get close to Him is to sin. Sin is what separates us from Him."
• "It's not safe out there anymore... because it's real."

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting and ethereal music of the film, composed by Carter Burwell, beautifully encapsulates the mental and emotional journey of the protagonists.
• The soundtrack primarily comprises instrumental scores, effectively using music as a narrative tool to underscore the drama and unearthly tone of the film.

Awards

Rebecca Miller won the Filmmaker's Trophy for Dramatic Directing at the Sundance Film Festival 1995 for Angela. The film was also honored with the Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Feature in the same year.