# Viva Maria! (1965)

> Two adventurous Marias turn circus fame, sexual freedom, and accidental revolutionary leadership into a flamboyant comic revolt against authoritarian power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6708

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Western
- Director: Louis Malle
- Cast: Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, Paulette Dubost, Claudio Brook, Carlos López Moctezuma, Poldo Bendandi, George Hamilton, Gregor von Rezzori
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059956/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: jaunty, irreverent, sensual, retro movie night, arthouse double feature

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