A Talking Picture (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2003, A Talking Picture is a drama and history film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. A Talking Picture stars Leonor Silveira as Rosa Maria, Filipa de Almeida as Maria Joana, John Malkovich as Comandante John Walesa and Catherine Deneuve as Delfina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Talking Picture has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Talking Picture page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Talking Picture tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Talking Picture (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Talking Picture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Talking Picture worth watching?
- A Talking Picture holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Talking Picture?
- A Talking Picture stars Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich, Catherine Deneuve and Stefania Sandrelli.
- When was A Talking Picture released?
- A Talking Picture was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.