I Don't Want to Talk About It (1993)
In an Argentine village in the 1930s, the willful Leonor discovers that her beloved daughter, Charlotte, has dwarfism. Attempting to let her have as normal a childhood as possible, Leonor never discusses Charlotte's lack of stature, nor lets anyone else in the village ever mention it. As Charlotte grows up into a smart and self-possessed young woman, local eccentric Ludovico, who collects miniatures, becomes smitten with her.
Director: María Luisa Bemberg
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: May 20, 1993
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni - Ludovico D'Andrea
- Luisina Brando - Leonor
- Alejandra Podestá - Charlotte
- Betiana Blum - Madama
- Roberto Carnaghi - Father Aurelio
- Alberto Segado - Dr. Blanes
- Mónica Villa - Miss Zamildio
- Mónica Lacoste - Miss Blanes
- Juan Manuel Tenuta - Police Chef
- Tina Serrano - Widow Schmidt
Screenplay
- María Luisa Bemberg (Screenplay)
- Julio Llinás (Story)
- Jorge Goldenberg (Dialogue)
Music: Nicola Piovani
Cinematography: Félix "Chango" Monti
Editing: Juan Carlos Macías
Production: Oscar Kramer S.A., Aura Film, Mojame S.A.
Country: Argentina, Italy
Language: Español
Box Office: $249,530
Original Language: es
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss
Keywords
small town, dwarf, widow, argentina, woman director
More Films by Director: María Luisa Bemberg
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Don't Want to Talk About It about?
- In an Argentine village in the 1930s, the willful Leonor discovers that her beloved daughter, Charlotte, has dwarfism. Attempting to let her have as normal a childhood as possible, Leonor never discusses Charlotte's lack of stature, nor lets anyone else in the village ever mention it. As Charlotte grows up into a smart and self-possessed young woman, local eccentric Ludovico, who collects miniatures, becomes smitten with her.
- Who directed I Don't Want to Talk About It?
- I Don't Want to Talk About It was directed by María Luisa Bemberg.
- Who stars in I Don't Want to Talk About It?
- I Don't Want to Talk About It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Luisina Brando, Alejandra Podestá, Betiana Blum, Roberto Carnaghi, Alberto Segado.
- How long is I Don't Want to Talk About It?
- I Don't Want to Talk About It has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is I Don't Want to Talk About It?
- I Don't Want to Talk About It is a Romance, Drama film.
- How much did I Don't Want to Talk About It gross?
- I Don't Want to Talk About It grossed $249,530 worldwide.
- Where was I Don't Want to Talk About It produced?
- I Don't Want to Talk About It was produced in Argentina, Italy.
- What are the themes of I Don't Want to Talk About It?
- The themes of I Don't Want to Talk About It include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss.