Magic Mirror

– Luciano, fresh out of jail, was taken by his brother, Flórido, to serve in the home of wealthy Alfr..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 17 Minutes
Release Year:
2005
Original Name:
Espelho Mágico
Magic Mirror (2005) - Also known as Espelho Mágico

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.

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Release Date:

09 Mar 2006

Language:

French, Spanish, Portuguese, English

Director:

Manoel de Oliveira

Writer:

Agustina Bessa-Luís (inspired by the book "A Alma dos Ricos"), Manoel de Oliveira (adaptation)

Main Actors:

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

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations.

Production:

Cinearte

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
40%