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The Strange Case of Angelica

Name: The Strange Case of Angelica
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Released: 2010
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2010

Unrated

Director

Manoel de Oliveira

Runtime

97 minutes

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Manoel de Oliveira’s film is a modern exploration of art and obsession, emphasizing intellectual rigor over identity-focused narratives. Its focus on a stylized, 19th-century European setting leads to a homogeneous cast that aligns with period demographics. While the film does not offer characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, it provides a sophisticated critique of gender through the lens of theatrical construction. However, it remains traditional in its study of romantic longing, lacking engagement with systemic hierarchies or diverse social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Strange Case of Angelica have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between Isaac and Angélica, which is centered around heterosexual relationships. There are no representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy.

How does The Strange Case of Angelica portray gender?

Fair

Angélica plays a key role in driving the psychological changes in the story, rather than being a passive character. The film examines femininity as a constructed, theatrical performance that challenges traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Strange Case of Angelica?

Limited

The cast is uniform, reflecting a stylized 19th-century European appearance. While the film does not whitewash historical figures, it does not actively challenge historical racial hierarchies either.

How does The Strange Case of Angelica represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes aesthetic and metaphysical themes rather than socio-political issues. It avoids religious dogma, focusing instead on a dream-like morality found through art.

Does The Strange Case of Angelica include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The protagonist's psychological obsession is portrayed as romantic fatalism rather than a representation of neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

Examines femininity as a theatrical construction, offering a nuanced critique of gender roles.
Provides a sophisticated look at how identity is shaped through art.
Offers a detailed psychological study of the protagonist's transformation.

Limited or Absent

Fails to include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
Maintains a homogeneous cast without racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not feature characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

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.

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