# Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

> Two American friends encounter a seductive painter and his volatile ex-wife in Barcelona, where a summer of desire unsettles their assumptions about love and commitment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2890

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Woody Allen
- Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Christopher Evan Welch, Chris Messina, Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0497465/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sensual, sun drenched, summer evening, date night

## Synopsis

A summer in Barcelona leads to unexpected romantic entanglements and self-discovery.

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