The Conversation Is Over
Conversa Acabada
Synopsis
The film was to be a documentary, but evolved during production to a fictional film. It nevertheless adheres strictly to the poems and letters exchanged by two of the most outstanding names of the Modernist Movement, Fernando Pessoa (in Lisbon) and Mário de Sá-Carneiro (in Paris). Their endless conversation was dramatically and suddenly terminated.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Fernando Cabral Martins
Fernando Pessoa
André Gomes
Mário de Sá-Carneiro
Juliet Berto
Helena
Jorge Silva Melo
Narrator / Fausto
Luís Pacheco
Pessoa na morte
Manoel de Oliveira
Padre
Elsa Wallencamp
Freira
António Wagner Diniz
Apresentador do Cabaret
Helena Afonso
Cantora
Nuno Vieira de Almeida
Pianisa
Rogério Vieira
José Augusto
Helena Domingos
Leitores: 1.º e último poemas (voice)
Susana Reis
Leitores: Alberto Caeiro (voice)
Joaquim Furtado
Leitores: Álvaro de Campos (voice)
Maria de Saisset
Leitores: Ricardo Reis (voice)
António Barahona
Leitores: Pessoa ortónimo (voice)
Osório Mateus
Leitura de Poemas de Sá-Carneiro
Zita Duarte
Marinheiro: 1.º Veladora
Release History & Theatrical Window
Figueira da Foz Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Botelho
- Screenplay & Story
- João Botelho
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Conversa Acabada
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Instituto Português de Cinema (IPC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Botelho
João Botelho, Helena Domingos
Jorge Arriagada
Acácio de Almeida
João Botelho, Manuela Viegas
Paulo Branco, António-Pedro Vasconcelos
Department Leadership Roster
João Botelho
Director
João Botelho
Editor
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Paulo Branco
Producer
Manuela Viegas
Editor
João Botelho
Screenplay
Jorge Arriagada
Original Music Composer
Ana Jotta
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Conversation Is Over
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What is The Conversation Is Over about?
The film was to be a documentary, but evolved during production to a fictional film. It nevertheless adheres strictly to the poems and letters exchanged by two of the most outstanding names of the Modernist Movement, Fernando Pessoa (in Lisbon) and Mário de Sá-Carneiro (in Paris). Their endless conversation was dramatically and suddenly terminated.
Who directed The Conversation Is Over?
The Conversation Is Over was directed by João Botelho.
Who stars in The Conversation Is Over?
The principal cast of The Conversation Is Over includes Fernando Cabral Martins, André Gomes, Juliet Berto, Jorge Silva Melo, Luís Pacheco.
When was The Conversation Is Over released and how long is it?
The Conversation Is Over was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Conversation Is Over?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Conversation Is Over was composed by Jorge Arriagada.