The Guardian Angel

A country in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. Tumultuous student uprisings have made hated minister of the interior Joel Birkman close the universities. One student has been condemned to death. Summer has just begun: Birkman, his wife, and their three grown-up children withdraw to the countryside. It is rumoured that plans are afoot to assassinate Birkman and his family. A young man, Jacob, is hired as secretary - and bodyguard. But he is also taking orders from another quarter. The whole family is charmed by Jacob. He becomes drawn into the family circle and has a hard time resisting their happy, unconventional and affectionate behaviour toward one another. Suzanne Osten says about her film: The film contains not one idea but many. The mother in it says "My God, everybody is right." That's what I get a tremendous kick out of these days. I hope that when you see the film you will feel you have met credible people. No simple conclusion should be drawn. That's how I see it today. (texte officiel du distributeur)