Magic Mirror (2006)

Name: Magic Mirror
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Genre: Drama
Released: 2006-03-09
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cast: Leonor Silveira, Ricardo Trêpa, Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Baldaque

Drama

Director: Manoel de Oliveira

Cast: Leonor Silveira, Ricardo Trêpa, Luís Miguel Cintra, Leonor Baldaque

Runtime137 min

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Luciano, fresh out of jail, was taken by his brother, Flórido, to serve in the home of wealthy Alfreda. He was surprised when she told him that her greatest desire was to see the Virgin Mary. Now comes this rich land owner with her sublime pretensions. Isn't it enough for her to have an Aston Martin and a Jaguar in the garage and ten different dresses per season? It was all professor Heschel's fault. Or someone else's. Anyway, to go beyond the promise is heresy. Alfreda said that she wouldn't rest until she saw the Virgin and made her some questions. Filipe Quinta, the Forger, says he has a solution. Meanwhile, Bahia, her husband, listens do music.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Magic Mirror (2006) directed by Manoel de Oliveira is a drama film that has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its surreal and meditative qualities while others finding it slow-paced and inaccessible. The film does not appear to have received any major awards recognition, and its reception among general audiences is unclear as ratings and reviews are not widely available.

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Fans of acclaimed director Manoel de Oliveira's distinctive style will appreciate the rich thematic depth and masterful performances in the 2006 drama 'Magic Mirror', which blends a fascinating exploration of religious longing with intimate character studies.

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Magic Mirror is a 2005 Portuguese film directed by Manoel de Oliveira. It was shown in competition at the 2005 Venice Film Festival. It is based on a novel by Agustina Bessa-Luís. The film was conceived as the second part of a trilogy that begun with the 2002 film The Uncertainty Principle.