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The Angel of History

201911mMovieDocumentary

In 1921, German philosopher Walter Benjamin purchased a painting Angelus Novus by the Swiss-German artist Paul Klee. Benjamin admired it and described it in detail in his essay “Theses on the Philosophy of History.” The picture portrays a…

DirectorEric Esser

WriterEric Esser

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Not available in Canada

Streaming in 7 other countries

The Angel of History isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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The Angel of History — streaming FAQ

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Is The Angel of History on Netflix?

No, The Angel of History is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Angel of History on Amazon Prime Video?

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