Viva (2015 film)
| Viva | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Paddy Breathnach |
| Written by | Mark O'Halloran |
| Starring | Héctor Medina |
| Music by | Stephen Rennicks |
| Cinematography | Cathal Watters |
| Edited by | Stephen O'Connell |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes[1] |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | Spanish |
| Box office | $48,995[2] |
Viva is a 2015 Spanish-language Irish drama film, set in Cuba, directed by Paddy Breathnach and written by Mark O'Halloran. The film stars Héctor Medina as a young drag performer who, after reuniting with his estranged father, must give up his lifestyle.
The film was selected as the Irish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards,[3][4][5] making the December shortlist of nine films, but it was not nominated.[6][7]
Cast
- Héctor Medina as Jesus
- Jorge Perugorría as Angel
- Luis Alberto García as Mama
- Renata Maikel Machin Blanco as Pamela
- Luis Manuel Alvarez as Cindy
- Paula Andrea Ali Rivera as Nita
See also
- List of submissions to the 88th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Irish submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ↑ "Viva (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ↑ Viva at Box Office Mojo
- ↑ "Oscars: Ireland Selects Cuba-Set 'Viva' As Foreign Language Film Entry". Deadline. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ↑ "Irish Film: Viva selected as Irish entry for Best Foreign Language Film for 88th Oscars". Ccannain. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
- ↑ Ritman, Alex (17 September 2015). "Oscars: Ireland Selects 'Viva' For Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ "9 Foreign Language Films Advance In Oscar Race". Oscars. 17 December 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
- ↑ Kilday, Gregg (17 December 2015). "Oscars: Nine Titles Advance in Foreign Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 December 2015.
External links
- Viva at the Internet Movie Database
- Viva at Rotten Tomatoes
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