A Talking Picture (2003)
- Starring:
- Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, (more)
- Director(s):
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
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Elder statesman of Portuguese filmmaking Manoel de Oliveira directs the dialogue-driven drama A Talking Picture. Starting in Lisbon, the film involves a Mediterranean cruise with mother Rosa Maria (Leonor Silveira) and daughter Maria Joana (Filipa de Almedia). From France to Turkey, the tourists travel to various stops as Rosa Maria talks to her daughter about world history. Several international stars show up in cameo roles, including John Malkovich, Irene Papas, Catherine Deneuve, and Stefania Sandrelli -- each speaking in his or her native language. A Talking Picture was shown in competition at the 2003 Venice Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast:
- Leonor Silveira - Rosa Maria
- John Malkovich - Comandante John Walesa
- Catherine Deneuve - Delphine
- Luis Miguel Cintra - Actor Portugujs
- Filipa de Almeida - Maria Joana
- Irene Papas - Helena
- Stefania Sandrelli - Francesca
- Michel Lubrano di Sbaraglione - Pescador
- Director(s):
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Writer(s):
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Producer(s):
- Paulo Branco
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR(Suitable for Teens)
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- 2003 - A Talking Picture - Venice International Film Festival - SIGNIS Film Award






