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'Tar Angel' is a Canadian drama film, released in 2001.[http://www.filmsquebec.com/films/ange-de-goudron-denis-chouinard/ "Ange de goudron, L Film de Denis Chouinard"]. 'Films du Qubec', December 27, 2008.
Directed by Denis Chouinard, the film stars Zinedine Soualem as Ahmet Kasmi, the patriarch of a family of Algerian refugees in Montreal whose values are tested when his oldest son Hafid (Rabah At Ouyahia) joins an anti-globalization activist group, sparking Ahmet's fears that the family may be denied Canadian citizenship."Film sheds light on meaning of Quebec citizenship". 'Toronto Star', August 26, 2001. The film's cast also includes Hiam Abbass, Catherine Trudeau, Kenza Abiabdillah, Marc Beaupr, Raymond Cloutier, Franois Papineau and Maude Gurin.
The film premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in 2001, where it won the award for Best Canadian film."Jury spreads the wealth: Film festival's top prize is split between Hungary's Torzok and Iran's Baran". 'Montreal Gazette', September 4, 2001.
The film garnered three Genie Award nominations at the 22nd Genie Awards in 2002, for Best Actor (Soualem), Best Director (Chouinard) and Best Original Score (Bertrand Chnier)."Atanarjuat, War Bride lead Genie list". 'The Globe and Mail', December 13, 2001. The film also garnered eight Jutra Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director."Hot year at home: Jutra nominees reflect a booming local film scene". 'Montreal Gazette', January 24, 2002.
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