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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

El Angel (El ángel)

Saturday, May. 4, 2019 – Saturday, May. 4, 2019

08:00 PM – 10:00 PM
US/Central

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From a young age, blue-eyed, baby-faced Carlitos (Lorenzo Ferro) has stolen just because he can. When he meets Ramon (Chino Darín), the son of career criminals, the attraction he feels for his classmate propels him into more serious crime: murder. Loosely based on the real-life Argentine serial killer Carlos Robledo Puch, nicknamed “Angel of Death” for his cherub-like looks, filmmaker Luis Ortega presents a Carlitos who doesn’t trust reality nor understand the consequences of his actions. Fast-paced and gorgeously photographed, El Angel delves into the psyche of an outlaw, while reflecting on how violence is glamorized on the screen.

“Captivatingly nasty.” - Noir City

"The film has the appearance of velour: dark, warm tones that invariably make even the most mundane spaces so much more sensual and inviting. The settings draw in viewers with so many details in every scene, like when the pair are hiding out in grim, dimly lit motel or passing through a velvet cushioned club with judgmental bartenders. Ortega uses Spanish language rock and pop hits like Martin Scorsese did in Goodfellas, giving the audience a taste of the time and insight to the mindset of these men. From their point of view, they were untouchable rock stars—until they weren’t." - RogerEbert.com

"His violence isn’t a question of revenge or sadism. It’s a matter of fact. The law simply doesn’t stick to him. It slides off, like Ortega’s gliding camera, zooming toward, away, and around Carlos’s body ever so sensuously." - Slant 

Read the NPR review.

Read an interview with the filmmaker.

HOURS & ADMISSION

  • Wednesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thursday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday , 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Monday (Except selected holidays) | Closed.
    • Tuesday | Closed.
    • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day | Closed.
  • Museum Admission

    ALL ACCESS tickets provide entry to Special Exhibitions and the MFAH Permanent Collections. Purchase online or drop by any admissions desk.
    • MFAH Member  FREE
    • ALL ACCESS (Adult 19+)  $24
    • ALL ACCESS (Senior 65+ with ID)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Youth 13–18)  $20
    • ALL ACCESS (Child 12 & Under)  FREE
    • *Thursday MFAH Permanent Collections (All Ages)  FREE
    • *Thursday ALL ACCESS (13 & Up)  $10
    On Thursday, admission to the MFAH Permanent Collections is free for all individuals, courtesy of Shell USA, Inc. Special Exhibitions require a separate, discounted ALL ACCESS ticket.

Directions & Parking

  • Free Parking
  • Paid Parking
  • Street Parking

Special Offers / Dining

Paolo Fronza, from Fellini Caffè, runs this sophisticated dining operation. Enjoy an array of Italian-inspired fare with a Texas flair, a European-style coffee bar, a kids menu, and much more at the MFA Café, located on the lower level of the Beck Building.

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