Talking Cinema (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1986, Talking Cinema is a fantasy film directed by Caetano Veloso, running about 112 minutes. “The experimental merges with the documentary.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fragmented style, patchwork of interviews with Caetano Veloso's friends, mixed with conversations, thoughts, scenes of dance and literature excerpts.
Who’s in it. Talking Cinema stars Regina Casé as Party Guest / Woman who talks about Fidel Castro, Chico Diaz as Man with green eyes (Diadorim), Caetano Veloso as Self / Singer "Língua" and Gilberto Gil as Party Guest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Talking Cinema has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Talking Cinema page.
If you liked it. Fans of Talking Cinema tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Talking Cinema (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Talking Cinema change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Talking Cinema worth watching?
- Talking Cinema holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Talking Cinema?
- Talking Cinema stars Regina Casé, Chico Diaz, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Júlio Bressane.
- When was Talking Cinema released?
- Talking Cinema was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.