The Angels’ Share (The Angels’ Share)
Directed by: Ken LoachCast list: Paul Brannigan (Robbie), John Henshaw (Harry), Gary Maitland (Albert), Jasmin Riggins (Mo), William Ruane (Rhino), Roger Allam (Thaddeus), Siobhan Reilly (Leonie)
Country: United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Italy
Year: 2012
Genres: Comedy-drama /
Runtime: 101 min.
Language of the film version shown in the current academic year: English version with subtitles in Catalan
This bitter sweet comedy follows protagonist Robbie as he sneaks into the maternity hospital to visit his young girlfriend Leonie and hold his newborn son Luke for the first time. Overwhelmed by the moment, he swears that Luke will not have the same tragic life he has had. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, he's given one last chance......While serving a community service order, he meets Rhino, Albert and Mo who, like him, find it impossible to find work because of their criminal records. Little did Robbie imagine how turning to drink might change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. Will it be 'slopping out' for the next twenty years, or a new future with 'Uisge Beatha' the 'Water of Life?' Only the angels know........
Educational Grades: ##COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA####COMA##Secondary school, 14 to 16##COMA##Sixth form college##COMA##Further education##COMA##Further Edu, mature students##COMA##Higher Education##COMA##
Subjects: Catalan language and literature / English language / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Citizenship (Sixth Form College) / Contemporary world /
Topics: education in human values / natural resources, wealth and poverty, commerce, consumption / world of work, employment relationships / human relations, psychology, sociology / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / judicial system, prisons, death penalty /
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Chris Brown, famous singer sentenced to Community Service (text in English)
Information about the film (text in English)
Explore the Highlands in Scotland (text in English)
Find your walk through the Scottish Highlands (text in English)
The Angels Share Press Conference at The Cannes Film Festival (in English)
Interview with Paul Brannigan, the lead actor (in English)
Ken Loach Biography (imdb, text in English)
How Whisky Is Made (video in English)
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