My Case
Originally released in 1986. My Case is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Starring Bulle Ogier, Axel Bogousslavsky, and Luís Miguel Cintra
Synopsis
Manoel de Oliveira plays his film in three stages: the first part - a play, the second can be roughly defined as a silent film (with the behind the scenes read excerpts from Beckett works), but in the end the director brilliantly performs the same material of the avant-garde exercise. Surprisingly, a joke, repeated three times, each time everything sounds fresh and develops into an almost verbatim adaptation of the biblical "Book of Job" - a spectacular point in a parable about how hard to empathize with other people's misery, when you have your own.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Bulle Ogier
as Actrice n° 1
Axel Bogousslavsky
as L'Employé
Luís Miguel Cintra
as L'Intrus
Fred Personne
as L'Auteur
Wladimir Ivanovsky
as Le spectateur
Héloïse Mignot
as Actrice nº 2
Grégoire Oestermann
as Le projectionniste
Henri Serre
as Voix-off (voice)
Teresa Madruga
as Actrice nº 1 (voice) (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Case about?
Manoel de Oliveira plays his film in three stages: the first part - a play, the second can be roughly defined as a silent film (with the behind the scenes read excerpts from Beckett works), but in ...
Who directed My Case?
My Case was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
How long is My Case?
My Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was My Case released?
My Case was released on September 25, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Case?
The main cast of My Case includes Bulle Ogier, Axel Bogousslavsky, Luís Miguel Cintra, Fred Personne, Wladimir Ivanovsky.