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The Strange Case of Angelica

The Strange Case of Angelica

20106.51h 37m

Overview

A photographer, Isaac is asked by hotel owners to take portraits of their recently deceased daughter Angélica. When he looks at her through the lens of his camera, she appears to come back to life just for him. He instantly falls in love with her. From that moment, he will be haunted by Angélica day and night.

Directed by Manoel de Oliveira
Written by Manoel de Oliveira
Produced by Luis Miñarro, François d'Artemare, Maria João Mayer
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0M0

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Top Cast

Pilar López de Ayala

Pilar López de Ayala

Angélica

Leonor Silveira

Leonor Silveira

Mãe

Filipe Vargas

Filipe Vargas

Marido

Ricardo Trêpa

Ricardo Trêpa

Isaac

Paulo Matos

Paulo Matos

Homem da Gabardine

Luis Miguel Cintra

Luis Miguel Cintra

Engenheiro

Ana Maria Magalhães

Ana Maria Magalhães

Clementina

Isabel Ruth

Isabel Ruth

Criada

Ricardo Aibéo

Ricardo Aibéo

Mendigo

Sofia de Portugal

Sofia de Portugal

Enfermeira

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About The Strange Case of Angelica

The Strange Case of Angelica is a drama, fantasy, romance film released in 2010. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira, it stars Pilar López de Ayala, Leonor Silveira, Filipe Vargas. A photographer, Isaac is asked by hotel owners to take portraits of their recently deceased daughter Angélica. When he looks at her through the lens of his camera, she appears to come back to life just for him. He instantly falls in love with her. From that moment, he will be haunted by Angélica day and night.

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