Viva Rena (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1967, Viva Rena is a comedy film directed by Kostas Karagiannis, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Rena, a decadent folk singer from Corfu, lives in Athens with her bouzouki musician brother Stratos, while her cousin Pepita di Corfu, is a major prima donna of popular tunes and lives in Rome with her fiancé Antonio. The shipowner Lampros Fokas, who had met Pepita years ago in Naples, invites her to a reception. She is unable to go, but a foxy agent presents Rena in her place. At first, the ruse is successful, and Fokas is charmed by Pepita-Rena. The things are getting complicated, however, when Pepita comes to Greece on vacation.
Who’s in it. Viva Rena stars Rena Vlahopoulou as Rena Papaliou / Pepita di Corfu, Labros Konstadaras as Labros Fokas, Nikos Rizos as Stratos and Andreas Barkoulis as Antonio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Viva Rena has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Rena page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Rena tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Rena (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Viva Rena change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Viva Rena worth watching?
- Viva Rena holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Rena?
- Viva Rena stars Rena Vlahopoulou, Labros Konstadaras, Nikos Rizos, Andreas Barkoulis and Dimitris Nikolaidis.
- When was Viva Rena released?
- Viva Rena was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.