Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

Two girlfriends on a summer holiday in Spain become enamored with the same painter, unaware that his ex-wife, with whom he has a tempestuous relationship, is about to re-enter the picture.

Director:

Woody Allen

Writer:

Woody Allen

Stars:

Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Evan Welch

Won 1 Oscar. Another 24 wins & 31 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rebecca Hall	...	Vicky
Scarlett Johansson	...	Cristina
Christopher Evan Welch	...	Narrator (voice)
Chris Messina	...	Doug
Patricia Clarkson	...	Judy
Kevin Dunn	...	Mark
Julio Perillán	...	Charles
Juan Quesada	...	Guitarist in Barcelona
Ricard Salom	...	Art Gallery Guest
Maurice Sonnenberg	...	Art Gallery Guest
Javier Bardem	...	Juan Antonio
Manel Barceló	...	Doctor
Josep Maria Domènech	...	Julio
Emilio de Benito	...	Guitarist in Asturias
Jaume Montané	...	Juan Antonio's Friend

Storyline

Sexually adventurous Cristina and her friend Vicky, who is bright but cautious, holiday in Barcelona where they meet the celebrated and wholly seductive painter, Juan Antonio. Vicky is not about to dive into a sexual adventure being committed to her forthcoming marriage. But Cristina is immediately captivated by Juan Antonio's free spirit and his romantic allure is enhanced when she hears the delicious details of his divorce from fellow artist, the tempestuous Maria Elena.

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Plot Keywords:

summer | painter | artist | oviedo | sex | 

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Taglines:

Life is the ultimate work of art

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and smoking

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Official site [United States]

Country:

Spain USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

15 August 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Summer Wedding

Filming Locations:

Avilés, Asturias, Spain

Box Office

Budget:

$15,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£243,684 (UK) (6 February 2009)

Gross:

£2,429,480 (UK) (13 March 2009)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Weinstein Company, The, Mediapro, Gravier Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Mono)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the fourth consecutive film where Woody Allen has filmed outside of the United States (after Match Point, Scoop and Cassandra's Dream). New York does feature as a filming location in the film but it is believed Allen has tired of filming in New York, hence the existence of European locations in his recent work.

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Goofs

When Juan Antonio receives a phone call in the middle of the night, he reaches over and turns on a lamp. The lamp turns on, then the wall lights up a split second later, revealing the wall's glow to be coming from another light source.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: Vicky and Cristina decided to spend the summer in Barcelona. Vicky was completing her master's in Catalan Identity, which she had become interested in through her great affection for the architecture of Gaudí. Cristina, who spent the last six months writing, directing, and acting in a 12-minute film which she then hated, had just broken up with yet another boyfriend and longed for a change of scenery. Everything fell into place when a distant relative of Vicky's family who lived in...
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Connections

Features Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

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Soundtracks

"Asturias"
Composed by Isaac Albéniz (as Isaac Albeniz)
Performed by Juan Quesada

User Reviews

Beautiful

When Match Point came out in 2005, I was impressed, but no blown away like most of the public and critics. I thought it was an interesting movie that dealt with dark issues, but it didn't feel like Woody Allen. Scoop was a cute movie, but felt like fluff.

I am here to tell you after going on opening night that VICKY Christina BARCELONA isn't only enchanting, but so well written. I always look forward to Woody's writing because he is the best. The film just looks beautiful from the way it is shot. Javier, Scarlett and Cruz (Hilarous) are all good, but it is Rebecca Hall who stands out in this picture; giving Vicky such depth and character.

Allen is just the master. In the summer of effects and action, it is nice to have a film with such wit and smart observation in it. GO SEE IT!