In early 18th century an African slave boy is chosen by a European Comtesse to be baptized and educated. Reaching adulthood, Angelo achieves prominence and soon becomes the Viennese court mascot until he decides to secretly marry a white woman.
Production
Stuffy baroque interiors that feel increasingly like a cage.
Acting
Makita Samba's silent resistance through perfect compliance.
Costume
The visual evolution from 'pet' to performer to prisoner.
Director
Markus Schleinzer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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