The Conversation Is Over (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1982, The Conversation Is Over is a drama film directed by João Botelho, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Conversation Is Over stars Fernando Cabral Martins as Fernando Pessoa, André Gomes as Mário de Sá-Carneiro, Juliet Berto as Helena and Jorge Silva Melo as Narrator / Fausto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Conversation Is Over has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Conversation Is Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Conversation Is Over tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Conversation Is Over (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Conversation Is Over change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Conversation Is Over worth watching?
- The Conversation Is Over holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Conversation Is Over?
- The Conversation Is Over stars Fernando Cabral Martins, André Gomes, Juliet Berto, Jorge Silva Melo and Manoel de Oliveira.
- When was The Conversation Is Over released?
- The Conversation Is Over was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.