description Viva Maria! Overview
Viva Maria! is a 1965 adventure comedy film directed by Louis Malle. The movie features Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau as revolutionaries named Maria, alongside George Hamilton as Florès in the early 20th century setting. Eastman Color cinematography was utilized for this production with costumes designed by Pierre Cardin.
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info Viva Maria! Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1965 |
help Viva Maria! FAQ
Why are both lead characters called Maria in Viva Maria!?
Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau play two performers who happen to share the name Maria and form a stage partnership. Their double act eventually becomes entangled with a revolution in the fictional country of San Miguel.
How do the Marias become revolutionaries?
They meet Florès, played by George Hamilton, and become involved in his struggle against San Miguel's ruling forces. After his death, the women continue the rebellion and turn their theatrical confidence into political leadership.
Is Viva Maria! a musical or a Western?
It mixes adventure, comedy, revolutionary Western imagery, and musical performance rather than fitting one genre cleanly. Louis Malle directed the 1965 film, with songs and a traveling-show setting playing important roles.
What made the two Marias' stage act notorious?
A wardrobe mishap leads them to develop a striptease-style musical number that becomes a sensation with audiences. The routine supplies much of the film's playful comedy before the plot shifts toward armed revolution.
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