A Talking Picture (2003)
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.
Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: August 31, 2003
Cast
- Leonor Silveira - Rosa Maria
- Filipa de Almeida - Maria Joana
- John Malkovich - Comandante John Walesa
- Catherine Deneuve - Delfina
- Stefania Sandrelli - Francesca
- Irene Papas - Helena
- Luís Miguel Cintra - Himself
- Ricardo Trêpa - Oficial
- Júlia Buisel - Amiga de Delfina
Screenplay
Cinematography: Emmanuel Machuel
Editing: Valérie Loiseleux
Production: France 2 Cinéma, Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes, Mikado Film
Country: Portugal, Italy, France
Language: Italiano, Français, ελληνικά, English, Português
Box Office: $20,312
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Manoel de Oliveira
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Talking Picture about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Talking Picture?
- A Talking Picture was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
- Who stars in A Talking Picture?
- A Talking Picture stars Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich, Catherine Deneuve, Stefania Sandrelli, Irene Papas.
- How long is A Talking Picture?
- A Talking Picture has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Talking Picture?
- A Talking Picture is a Drama, History film.
- How much did A Talking Picture gross?
- A Talking Picture grossed $20,312 worldwide.
- Where was A Talking Picture produced?
- A Talking Picture was produced in Portugal, Italy, France.