A Talking Picture(2003)
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A Talking Picture Synopsis
A meditation on civilization. July, 2001: friends wave as a cruise ship departs Lisbon for Mediterranean ports and the Indian Ocean. On board and on day trips in Marseilles, Pompeii, Athens, Istanbul, and Cairo, a professor tells her young daughter about myth, history, religion, and wars. Men approach her; she's cool, on her way to her husband in Bombay. After Cairo, for two evenings divided by a stop in Aden, the captain charms three successful, famous (and childless) women, who talk with wit and intellect, each understanding the others' native tongue, a European union. The captain asks mother and child to join them. He gives the girl a gift. Helena sings. Life can be sweet.
A Talking Picture (2003) is a drama and history film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, released on August 31, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich and Catherine Deneuve. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Writers:
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Producers:
- Paulo Branco
- Cinematographer:
- Emmanuel Machuel
- Production:
- France 2 Cinéma, Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes, Mikado Film
- Revenue:
- $20,312
- Status:
- Released
A Talking Picture Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leonor Silveira
as Rosa Maria
Filipa de Almeida
as Maria Joana
John Malkovich
as Comandante John Walesa
Catherine Deneuve
as Delfina
Stefania Sandrelli
as Francesca
Irene Papas
as Helena
Luís Miguel Cintra
as Himself
Ricardo Trêpa
as Oficial
Júlia Buisel
as Amiga de Delfina
- David Cardoso
David Cardoso
Manoel de Oliveira
Key crew
Directed by Manoel de Oliveira, written by Manoel de Oliveira, produced by Paulo Branco.
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A Talking Picture Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 47 ratings.
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A Talking Picture – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Talking Picture?
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The main cast of A Talking Picture (2003) includes Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich, Catherine Deneuve and Stefania Sandrelli. The film was directed by Manoel de Oliveira. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Talking Picture released?
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A Talking Picture was released on August 31, 2003 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is A Talking Picture worth watching?
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A Talking Picture (2003) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 47 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.