Viva

"Find your voice"

2015 1h 40m ES

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 68

Drama

Synopsis

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When his estranged father returns, a hairdresser is forced to quit performing at the local drag club.

“Find your voice”

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Cast

Héctor Medina
Jesus
Jorge Perugorría
Angel
Luis Alberto García
Mama
Renata Maikel Machin Blanco
Pamela
Luis Manuel Alvarez
Cindy
Paula Ali
Nita
Jorge Martínez
Celeste
Luis Angel Batista Bruzón
Don

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paddy Breathnach
Writers: Mark O'Halloran
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Ireland, Cuba

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Ireland, Cuba.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paddy Breathnach, shot by Cathal Watters. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stephen Rennicks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen O'Connell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Héctor Medina and Jorge Perugorría and Luis Alberto García carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Find your voice".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4334482 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paddy Breathnach directs. Cathal Watters behind the camera. Stephen Rennicks scores. Stephen O'Connell cuts. Produced in Ireland, Cuba. Dialogue in Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 11 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Ireland, Cuba.
3Directed by Paddy Breathnach, shot by Cathal Watters. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Stephen Rennicks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stephen O'Connell shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Héctor Medina and Jorge Perugorría and Luis Alberto García carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Find your voice".
8IMDB entry: tt4334482 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 68 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Cathal Watters
Original score: Stephen Rennicks
Editing: Stephen O'Connell
Production design: Paki Smith
Costume design: Sofia Marques
Makeup / hair: Edwing Ramírez
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $48,995
Original language: ES
IMDB: Viva (2015)

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kinrich302026-08-30
★ 7/10
This is about a young man living in the slums barely getting by when he starts to perform as a drag queen. Around this time his abusive and alcoholic father, whom he has no memory of, arrives home from prison. The father won't let him perform, but seems accepting of his son being gay. Eventually the movie ends on a happier note, although I wouldn't call it a happy ending.

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