Viva (2008): Ratings & Plot
Viva is a 2008 drama musical directed by Anna Biller. It runs 2 hours. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Anna Biller
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Cult Epics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Viva About?
The premise of Viva without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1970s America, Barbi, a housewife trapped in a seemingly perfect suburban life, seeks liberation and embarks on a transformative journey with her girlfriend. They immerse themselves in the era's sexual revolution, experiencing a vibrant and often chaotic world. Their adventures lead them through diverse encounters, including nudist camps, hippie gatherings, and immersive parties, as Barbi redefines her identity and embraces newfound freedom.
Viva Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1970s
- nudist camp
- sexual revolution
- male frontal nudity
- sex scene
- sexploitation
- independent film
- limp penis
- male pubic hair
- female pubic hair
- large breasts
- male rear nudity
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- one male two females threesome
- escort service
- neglectful husband
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- female feet
- camera shot of feet
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- nudist
- orgy
- rape victim
- call girl
- prostitute
- breast suckling
- lust
- female full frontal nudity
- sexual harassment
- softcore
- modeling
- male full frontal nudity
- title directed by female
- gay stereotype
- title spoken by character
- female rear nudity
- swinger couple
- cuckolded husband
- modeling agency
- seduction
- weird
- forename as title
- animated scene
- women's liberation
- homagesploitation
- cheating wife
- neglected wife
- open marriage
- sex comedy
The Director of Viva
Directed by Anna Biller.
- Director Anna Biller
More from Anna Biller
More films directed by Anna Biller, best-rated first: The Love Witch and The Hypnotist.
Viva Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Viva 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 52% User score
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Viva Plot Summary
What happens in Viva from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a sun-drenched 1972 Los Angeles suburb, Barbi finds herself living what seems like a comfortable, conventional life with her husband Rick. Their days are shadowed by the easy flirtations of Sheila and her husband Mark, an actor who often crosses lines with Barbi. When Barbi suffers sexual harassment at work, she quits, and Rick urges her to become a homemaker, a change that gradually strains their relationship as he travels frequently for business. The distance and friction grow until Rick spends a month away, and Barbi begins to question the vows she once took. Sheila confides that Mark has left her as well, and the two women decide to embrace a single life for a time.
Full summary
The whole story of Viva, scene by scene
Viva Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Viva.
How Well Do You Know Viva?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Viva Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “환상의 주부” and “비바”.
- Also known as
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- 환상의 주부
- 비바
- 自由万岁
- Вива
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Viva FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Viva, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Viva?
Viva runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Viva released?
Viva was released on May 2, 2008.
Who directed Viva?
Viva was directed by Anna Biller.
More films by Anna Biller How is Viva rated?
Viva has 58 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Viva have a post-credit scene?
No. Viva has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Viva in?
The original language of Viva is Spanish.
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