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Viva Maria! (1965)

“The world will never forget the two heroines who charged into battle undaunted, unafraid, and… undressed!”

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Plot

In the pulsing heart of Central America, circa 1907, a chance encounter fuses the lives of two women, both named Maria. Maria II, the fiery daughter of an Irish extremist, finds herself adrift after the death of her father, her life a tapestry of rebellion and resilience. Maria I, on the other hand, is a French chanteuse, her voice echoing through the canvas flaps of a traveling circus, her existence a symphony of song and spectacle. Drawn to the magnetic allure of the circus and the compelling persona of Maria I, Maria II steps onto the stage. Their debut performance, a serendipitous swirl of song and seduction, unexpectedly births the art of the strip tease, catapulting them into the dazzling limelight of local stardom. However, their paths take a sharp detour when they stumble upon the embers of a smoldering local uprising. An encounter with Flores, the passionate leader of the rebellion, sets Maria I's heart aflame. As fate cruelly plucks Flores from their midst, Maria I finds herself bound by a solemn vow to him — to carry forth the revolution against the oppressive trifecta of military, capitalism, and the Church. Viva Maria! is a whirlwind journey of two women who unexpectedly discover not only the thrill of the stage but also the call of rebellion. Their story is a captivating blend of accidental fame, unexpected love, and unwavering commitment, all set against the vibrant backdrop of a country on the brink of change. This tale of courage, camaraderie, and revolution will whisk you away into a world where the spotlight of the stage and the fires of rebellion dance in a mesmerizing pas de deux.

Where to watch Viva Maria!?

Viva Maria! is an adventure movie featuring Brigitte Bardot.

It is possible to buy Viva Maria! on Amazon Video.