The Face of an Angel

Appeals to viewers who enjoy ambiguity-driven investigations about the corrosive relationship between journalism, spectacle, and the search for truth.

Tone

cerebral, melancholic, tense

Payoff

reflection, unease

Pacing

slow-burn

Intensity

moderate

Structure

linear

Themes

truth, media sensationalism, obsession, guilt, art versus reality

Setting

contemporary, Italian cities and media-production environments