My Case (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1986, My Case is a fantasy and drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. My Case stars Bulle Ogier as Actrice n° 1, Axel Bogousslavsky as L'Employé, Luís Miguel Cintra as L'Intrus and Fred Personne as L'Auteur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Case page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Case tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Case (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Case worth watching?
- My Case holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Case?
- My Case stars Bulle Ogier, Axel Bogousslavsky, Luís Miguel Cintra, Fred Personne and Wladimir Ivanovsky.
- When was My Case released?
- My Case was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.