Plot — What is Agonies about?
Angoroj (1964; Esperanto for "Agonies") was the first feature film to be produced entirely in Esperanto. (Jacques-Louis Mahé, a friend of Raymond Schwartz and under the pseudonym of 'Lorjak', had however already produced a silent Esperanto publicity film before World War II, titled Antaŭen! (Onwards!). At the start of the 1960s Mahé, a professional photographic and cinematic expert, invested in the production of the first fictional film in Esperanto. Using a scenario by Mahé himself, the actors of the Internacia Arta Teatro (International Arts Theatre) presented a crime story, set in the Parisian periphery of petty thieves and cheats. Other notable people who played parts in the film included Schwartz (the commissioner), Gaston Waringhien (the voice-over) and many from the environs of the contemporary Paris, including a very young Michel Duc-Goninaz.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1964 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 61 min |
| Audience Score | 58% (5.8/10, 5 votes) |
Agonies — FAQ
Is Agonies worth watching? Agonies holds a 5.8/10 rating from 5 viewers. Angoroj (1964; Esperanto for "Agonies") was the first feature film to be produced entirely in Esperanto. (Jacques-Louis Mahé, a friend of Raymond Schwartz and under the pseudonym of 'Lorjak', had however already produced
Who directed Agonies? Directed by Jacques-Louis Mahé.
Who is in the cast of Agonies? It stars Michel Duc-Goninaz, Raymond Schwartz, Gaston Waringhien, Jana Ravšelj, Srdjan Flego, Marc Darnault.
Where can I stream Agonies? Streaming availability for Agonies is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Agonies release? It released in 1964.
