The Strange Case of Angelica

The new film from 102-year-old master filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira, The Strange Case of Angelica, is a magical tale about a young photographer who falls madly in love with a woman he can never have, except in his dreams. Late one night, Isaac is summoned by a wealthy family to take the last photograph of a young bride, Angelica, who mysteriously passed away. Arriving at their estate, Isaac is struck by Angelica’s beauty, but when he looks through his lens, something strange happens – the young woman appears to come to life. From that moment, Isaac will be haunted by Angelica day and night.

“See it now, see it when it opens, but see it…a gift from a filmmaker who, at 101 years old, is nearly as old as cinema itself.” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

THE BEST FILM OF THE YEAR!
“A sublimely autumnal comic masterpiece.”
– J. Hoberman, The Village Voice

“A modern ghost story... Feel[s] entirely original even as it evokes a number of rich literary and cinematic traditions.”
– A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Five Stars! (highest rating) “A rapturous, otherworldly romance.”
– Keith Uhlich, Time Out New York (one of the ten best films of the year!)

“A radiant ghost story and a tale of cinema itself.”
– Dennis Lim, Artforum (one of the ten best films of the year!)


“A profoundly unique cinematic experience.”
– Eric Kohn, indieWire

THE BEST FILM OF THE YEAR!
– James Quandt, Artforum

“Oliveira’s textured, luminous tableaux and the soundtrack performance of Chopin complete the mood of exotic, eternal mystery.”
– Richard Brody, The New Yorker (one of the ten best films of the year!)

“One of the five most important Jewish films of 2010.”
– The Forward