Angela In Wonderland
Angela In Wonderland

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Angela In Wonderland

1986
Movie
Adult · 18+
77 min
English

The film opens as Angela is in bed with a man. While he is enjoying himself, she retreats into a fantasy land of her own.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Robert P. De LesseGenres: Drama, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young woman named Angela feels trapped in her mundane reality, yearning for a more fantastical existence. One day, she stumbles upon a mysterious, enchanted garden that seems to mirror her deepest desires and allows her to escape her everyday life. As she delves deeper into this magical realm, Angela must confront whether her dream world is a true escape or a dangerous illusion.

Critical Reception

Angela In Wonderland was a modest independent film that garnered a niche following for its dreamlike visuals and surreal narrative. Critics were divided, with some praising its artistic ambition and unique atmosphere, while others found its plot convoluted and its pacing uneven. It achieved a cult status among fans of experimental and fantasy cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ethereal cinematography and imaginative world-building.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot that sometimes sacrifices narrative coherence for visual spectacle.

  • Considered a unique and thought-provoking, albeit flawed, exploration of escapism.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through Google reviews for this particular title.

Fun Fact

The film's surreal imagery and dreamlike sequences were heavily inspired by classic surrealist art and fairy tales, aiming to create a visual poem rather than a conventional narrative.

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