ROMANCE . 1993 . 1h 46m . 6.0/10

I Don't Want to Talk About It_

In an Argentine village in the 1930s, the willful Leonor discovers that her beloved daughter, Charlotte, has dwarfism. Attempting to let her have as normal a childhood as possible, Leonor never discusses Charlotte's lack of stature, nor lets anyone else in the village ever mention it. As Charlotte grows up into a smart and self-possessed young woman, local eccentric Ludovico, who collects miniatures, becomes smitten with her.

Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Luisina Brando, Alejandra Podestá
Box Office $250K
6.0/10
Rating
$250K
Box Office
1h 46m
Runtime
1993
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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In an Argentine village in the 1930s, the willful Leonor discovers that her beloved daughter, Charlotte, has dwarfism. Attempting to let her have as normal a childhood as possible, Leonor never discusses Charlotte's lack of stature, nor lets anyone else in the village ever mention it. As Charlotte grows up into a smart and self-possessed young woman, local eccentric Ludovico, who collects miniatures, becomes smitten with her.

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Cast
Marcello Mastroianni stars as Ludovico D'Andrea in I Don't Want to Talk About It.
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Year context
I Don't Want to Talk About It was released 33 years ago in 1993.
Overview
In an Argentine village in the 1930s, the willful Leonor discovers that her beloved daughter, Charlotte, has dwarfism. Attempting to let her have as normal a...
I Don't Want to Talk About It is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.

CAST (19)

Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Mastroianni
Ludovico D'Andrea
Luisina Brando
Luisina Brando
Leonor
Alejandra Podestá
Alejandra Podestá
Charlotte
Betiana Blum
Betiana Blum
Madama
Roberto Carnaghi
Roberto Carnaghi
Father Aurelio
Alberto Segado
Alberto Segado
Dr. Blanes
Mónica Villa
Mónica Villa
Miss Zamildio
ML
Mónica Lacoste
Miss Blanes
Juan Manuel Tenuta
Juan Manuel Tenuta
Police Chef
Tina Serrano
Tina Serrano
Widow Schmidt
Jorge Luz
Jorge Luz
Mayor
VL
Verónica Lilnás
Myrna
SC
Susana Cortínez
Miss Peralta
Fito Páez
Fito Páez
Self
MK
Martin Kalwill
Mayor's Clerk
Alfredo Alcón
Alfredo Alcón
Narrator
CR
Cecilia Reymúndez
Uncredited
JB
Jorge Bruno
Uncredited
Verónica Llinás
Verónica Llinás
Myrna

BOX OFFICE

$250K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (8 votes)
Box Office
$249,530

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is I Don't Want to Talk About It about?
In an Argentine village in the 1930s, the willful Leonor discovers that her beloved daughter, Charlotte, has dwarfism. Attempting to let her have as normal a childhood as possible, Leonor never discusses Charlotte's lack of stature, nor lets anyone else in the village ever mention it. As Charlotte grows up into a smart and self-possessed young woman, local eccentric Ludovico, who collects miniatures, becomes smitten with her.
How long is I Don't Want to Talk About It?
I Don't Want to Talk About It has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who stars in I Don't Want to Talk About It?
The cast of I Don't Want to Talk About It includes Marcello Mastroianni, Luisina Brando, Alejandra Podestá, Betiana Blum, Roberto Carnaghi.
How much did I Don't Want to Talk About It make at the box office?
I Don't Want to Talk About It earned $249,530 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of I Don't Want to Talk About It?
I Don't Want to Talk About It has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Romance Drama
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