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Magic Mirror (Espelho Magico) (2005)

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Average Rating: 4.6/10
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Adapted from author Agustina Bessa-Luis' novel The Soul of the Righ, writer/director Manoel de Oliveira's Magic Mirror travels deep into the restless psyche of a well-to-do woman who longs to experience a divine vision. Previously imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Luciano (Ricardo Trepa) emerges into the real world in desperate need of a sense of direction. Luciano is haunted by the death of his sister Camila, though he does his best to stay distracted from family ghosts by going to work

Unrated, 2 hr. 17 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Comedy

Directed By: Manoel de Oliveira

Written By: Manoel de Oliveira, Agustina Bessa-Luis

In Theaters: Oct 14, 2005 Wide

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Cast

Ricardo Trepa
José Luciano, Jos� Luc...
Leonor Silveira
Alfreda
Marisa Paredes
Nun
Lima Duarte
Priest Clodel
Michel Piccoli
Prof. Heschel
Duarte D'Almeida
Bahia
Isabel Ruth
Gl�ria de Matos
Susana Sa
Jos� Wallenstein
Americo
Lu�s Miguel Cintra
Felipe Quinta
Diogo D�ria
Commissary
Leonor Baldaque
Vicenta/Abril
David Cardoso
Florido
Rogerio Vieira
Harden

Critic Reviews for Magic Mirror (Espelho Magico)

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A droll comedy about the impossibility of shaking the burdens of your dreams and obligations.

May 25, 2007 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Matt Zoller Seitz

New York Times

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Based on a novel by Augustina Bessa- Lu�s, a frequent de Oliveira collaborator, the film is perversely textual, an endlessly talking picture seemingly addressed to no one but itself.

May 23, 2007 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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Nathan Lee

Village Voice

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Oliveira's touch is sure and the result is an atmospheric piece of work that lingers in the mind.

October 12, 2005 Comment

Ray Bennett

Hollywood Reporter

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Shows little interest in making sense.

October 12, 2005 Full Review Source: Variety

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Deborah Young

Variety

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If you have never loved de Oliveira, this film will be a hard sell, even though it is more lyrical than most of his previous work.

October 12, 2005 Full Review Source: european-films.net

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Boyd van Hoeij

european-films.net

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