An optical film is provided which comprises an antireflective layer and a
disperse phase of polymeric particles disposed within a continuous
birefringent matrix. The film is oriented, typically by stretching, in one
or more directions. The size and shape of the disperse phase particles,
the volume fraction of the disperse phase, the film thickness, and the
amount of orientation are chosen to attain a desired degree of diffuse
reflection and total transmission of electromagnetic radiation of a
desired wavelength in the resulting film.