Talcum Powder

Talcum Powder

Directed by Carlo Verdone

Produced by Intercapital, RAI

198297 min6.8 / 10

A light romantic comedy about a shy music contract salesman who enlists help from a confident woman to overcome his social awkwardness and find success.

Sergio Benvenuti is a shy seller of contracts for a Roman company of music, but because of his character he cannot find even a customer, so he asks for help from a fellow named Nadia.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Talcum Powder violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Talcum Powder easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Talcum Powder scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Talcum Powder sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Talcum Powder end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity14

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Everything like Talcum Powder, and what each one shares →

Like Talcum Powder

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Talcum Powder

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Talcum Powder, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Talcum Powder, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Talcum Powder, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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