A Talking Picture
2003, Portuguese. Directed by Manoel de Oliveira.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 August 2003
- Original title
- Um Filme Falado
- Country
- Portugal, Italy, France
- Written by
- Manoel de Oliveira
- Box office
- $20K
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A Talking Picture: quick answers
Is A Talking Picture worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Talking Picture?
A Talking Picture runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does A Talking Picture have a post-credits scene?
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A Talking Picture parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is A Talking Picture on?
A Talking Picture isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 August 2003. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Talking Picture?
If you liked A Talking Picture, try Munich - The Edge of War, Kardec, Julia.
Who directed A Talking Picture?
A Talking Picture (2003) was directed by Manoel de Oliveira and stars Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich.