FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 14, 2011
FROM CELEBRATED DIRECTOR MANOEL DE OLIVEIRA,
"THE STRANGE CASE OF ANGELICA"
ON BLU-RAY AND DVD SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
INCLUDES HIS FIRST FILM "DOURO, FAINA FLUVIAL"
FROM 1931 IN NEW 2K RESTORATION
"A MAGICAL MASTERPIECE."
- Kevin Thomas, LA Times
New York, NY - The Cinema Guild is pleased to announce the the Blu-ray and DVD release of Manoel De Oliveira's "The Strange Case of Angelica," which will include the 102 year old filmmaker's first film from 1931, the greatly admired, rarely seen silent masterwork "Douro, Faina Fluvial" ("Labor on the Douro River").
"THE STRANGE CASE OF ANGELICA" will be available to own September 20, 2011 on Blu-ray for $34.95 and DVD for $29.95. Prebook is August 16, 2011.
Synopsis
The new film from master filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira, "The Strange Case of Angelica" is a magical tale about a young photographer who falls madly in love with a woman he can never have, except in his dreams. Late one night, Isaac is summoned by a wealthy family to take the last photograph of a young bride, Angelica, who mysteriously passed away. Arriving at their estate, Isaac is struck by Angelica's beauty. But when he looks through his lens, the young woman appears to come to life. From that moment, Isaac will be haunted by Angelica day and night.
Disc Specs
- "Douro, Faina Fluvial" ("Labor on the Douro River") (1931, 20 minutes), the first film from Manoel de Oliveira, in a new 2K restoration
- Audio commentary by film critic and curator James Quandt
- "Oliveira L'Architecte" (1992, 60 minutes), a documentary by Paolo Rocha
- "Absoluto" (2010, 35 minutes), a conversation with Manoel de Oliviera
- Theatrical Trailer
- Booklet featuring essay "Late Oliveira" by Haden Guest, Director of the Harvard Film Archive
THE STRANGE CASE OF ANGELICA (Blu-ray)
Price: $34.95
Catalog Number: CGB 000121
UPC: 881164000385
ISBN: 0-7815-1376-6
THE STRANGE CASE OF ANGELICA (DVD)
Price: $29.95
Catalog Number: CG 000121
UPC: 881164000316
ISBN: 0-7815-1354-5
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