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Talking Cinema

Talking Cinema

The experimental merges with the documentary.

1986 1h 52mFantasy

A fragmented style, patchwork of interviews with Caetano Veloso's friends, mixed with conversations, thoughts, scenes of dance and literature excerpts.

2.5/5

TMDB score· 5 votes

Synopsis

A fragmented style, patchwork of interviews with Caetano Veloso's friends, mixed with conversations, thoughts, scenes of dance and literature excerpts.

Behind it

Caetano VelosoCaetano VelosoDirectorPedro FarkasCinematography

Cast

Regina CaséRegina CaséParty Guest / Woman who talks about Fidel Castro
Chico DiazChico DiazMan with green eyes (Diadorim)
Caetano VelosoCaetano VelosoSelf / Singer "Língua"
Gilberto GilGilberto GilParty Guest
Júlio BressaneJúlio Bressane
Guel ArraesGuel ArraesParty Guest
Dorival CaymmiDorival CaymmiSelf
Mick JaggerMick JaggerSelf / Dialogue on Fidel Castro
Maurício MattarMaurício MattarParty Guest / Nude young man
Antonio CíceroAntonio CíceroMan at seaside / Party guest
Felipe MurrayYoung Man (segment "Cinema")
Paula LavignePaula LavigneYoung woman in bed
Elza SoaresElza SoaresParty Guest / Singer "Língua"
Lulu SantosLulu SantosParty Guest
Scarlet MoonScarlet MoonParty Guest
Guilherme AraujoParty Guest
Robert Feinberg
Gianni AmicoGianni Amico

Director

Caetano Veloso

Writer

Caetano Veloso

Release date

11 Dec 1986

Runtime

1h 52m

Studio

Skylight Cinema Foto Art

Language

English, Portuguese

Country

Brazil

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