Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Language | PT |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 47 votes) |
A Talking Picture — FAQ
Is A Talking Picture worth watching? A Talking Picture holds a 6.7/10 rating from 47 viewers. 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 profes
Who directed A Talking Picture? Directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
Who is in the cast of A Talking Picture? It stars Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich, Catherine Deneuve, Stefania Sandrelli, Irene Papas and more.
Where can I stream A Talking Picture? Streaming availability for A Talking Picture is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did A Talking Picture release? It released in 2003.
