A Talking Picture
Um Filme Falado
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.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Screenplay & Story
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Original Title
- Um Filme Falado
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, Greek, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $20K
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Gemini Films, Madragoa Filmes, Mikado Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manoel de Oliveira
Manoel de Oliveira
Emmanuel Machuel
Valérie Loiseleux
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Manoel de Oliveira
Director
Manoel de Oliveira
Writer
Paulo Branco
Producer
Emmanuel Machuel
Director of Photography
Valérie Loiseleux
Editor
Zé Branco
Production Design
Isabel Branco
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Talking Picture
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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?
The principal cast of A Talking Picture includes Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich, Catherine Deneuve, Stefania Sandrelli.
When was A Talking Picture released and how long is it?
A Talking Picture was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did A Talking Picture make at the box office?
A Talking Picture grossed $20K in worldwide ticket sales.