The Strange Case of Angelica

The Strange Case of Angelica

2010 · 97 min · PT · 6.7 (50 votes)
Dir. Manoel de Oliveira · Starring Pilar López de Ayala, Leonor Silveira, Filipe Vargas, Ricardo Trêpa, Paulo Matos, Luís Miguel Cintra
Drama

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.

VIBE

A hauntingly beautiful, dreamlike exploration of love and loss. It feels like a lingering ghost story, where desire blurs the lines between life and death. Ethereal visuals and a melancholic tone create an unforgettable, atmospheric experience.

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