Magic Mirror (2005): Cast
Magic Mirror is a 2005 drama directed by Manoel de Oliveira, starring Leonor Silveira as Alfreda, Michel Piccoli and Luís Miguel Cintra. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Filbox Produções
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Magic Mirror About?
The premise of Magic Mirror without spoilers.
Luciano, freshly out of prison, is taken by his brother Flórido to work for the wealthy Alfreda, who confesses her greatest wish is to see the Virgin Mary despite her lavish lifestyle of luxury cars. She blames professor Heschel and will rest when the vision is granted. Filipe Quinta offers a solution, while Bahia listens to music.
Magic Mirror Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- reference to the virgin mary
- venice italy
- ex convict
- portugal
- mansion
- comedian
- aristocrat
- aristocracy
- apparition
- religion
- release from prison
- music teacher
+3 more Show fewer
- mirror
- death
- based on novel
Magic Mirror Cast & Characters
Leonor Silveira leads the cast as Alfreda, with Michel Piccoli as Prof. Heschel and Luís Miguel Cintra as Filipe Quinta. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Manoel de Oliveira
- Leonor Silveira as Alfreda
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Michel Piccoli as Prof. Heschel - Luís Miguel Cintra as Filipe Quinta
- João Bénard da Costa as Bahia
Also Starring in Magic Mirror
· 10 more- Marisa Paredes Monja
- Isabel Ruth Celsa Andrade
- Diogo Dória Police Commissioner
- José Wallenstein Américo
- Lima Duarte
- Ricardo Trêpa José Luciano / Touro Azul
- Adelaide Teixeira Queta
- Leonor Baldaque Vicenta / Abril
- Glória de Matos Nurse Hilda
- Susana Sá Noémia
More from Manoel de Oliveira
More films directed by Manoel de Oliveira, best-rated first: I'm Going Home, A Talking Picture, Gebo and the Shadow and The Strange Case of Angelica.
Magic Mirror Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Specchio magico” and “Espejo mágico”.
- Also known as
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- Specchio magico
- Espejo mágico
- Le Miroir magique
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Magic Mirror FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Magic Mirror, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Magic Mirror?
Magic Mirror runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Magic Mirror released?
Magic Mirror was released on September 1, 2005.
Who directed Magic Mirror?
Magic Mirror was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
More films by Manoel de Oliveira Who is in the cast of Magic Mirror?
Magic Mirror stars Leonor Silveira as Alfreda, Michel Piccoli as Prof. Heschel and Luís Miguel Cintra as Filipe Quinta, among 14 credited actors.
Does Magic Mirror have a post-credit scene?
No. Magic Mirror has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Magic Mirror in?
The original language of Magic Mirror is Portuguese.
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