Viva Maria! (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2010, Viva Maria! is a music and documentary film directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. The great Polish opera diva Maria Foltyn created her greatest performance in Stanislaw Moniuszkos Halka, with which she toured worldwide - she was applauded by Stalin and admired by Castro. Today, when she is losing her voice, she has decided to give way to her successor. The film Viva Maria! is a tale of passion, sacrifice and devotion, and is an extraordinary story of passing down a voice.
Who’s in it. Viva Maria! stars Maria Foltyn as Self and Wioletta Chodowicz as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Viva Maria! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Maria! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Maria! tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Maria! (2010)?
- In US, Viva Maria! is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viva Maria! worth watching?
- Viva Maria! holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Maria!?
- Viva Maria! stars Maria Foltyn and Wioletta Chodowicz.
- When was Viva Maria! released?
- Viva Maria! was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.