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Long Live Freedom

Original title: Viva la libertà
  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
4.5K
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Toni Servillo in Viva la libertà (2013)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
When a politician disappears, his (mad) twin brother is brought to replace him.When a politician disappears, his (mad) twin brother is brought to replace him.When a politician disappears, his (mad) twin brother is brought to replace him.
IMDb RATING
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4.5K
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  • Director
    • Roberto Andò
  • Writers
    • Roberto Andò(novel)
    • Angelo Pasquini(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Toni Servillo
    • Valerio Mastandrea
    • Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roberto Andò
  • Writers
    • Roberto Andò(novel)
    • Angelo Pasquini(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Toni Servillo
    • Valerio Mastandrea
    • Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
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    • 8User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 23 nominations

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    Valerio Mastandrea in Viva la libertà (2013)
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    Toni Servillo in Viva la libertà (2013)
    Valerio Mastandrea in Viva la libertà (2013)
    Toni Servillo in Viva la libertà (2013)
    Valerio Mastandrea and Toni Servillo in Viva la libertà (2013)
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    Anna Bonaiuto and Valerio Mastandrea in Viva la libertà (2013)
    Valerio Mastandrea, Toni Servillo, and Michela Cescon in Viva la libertà (2013)
    Valerio Mastandrea and Toni Servillo in Viva la libertà (2013)
    Valerio Mastandrea in Viva la libertà (2013)
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    Toni Servillo
    Toni Servillo
    • Enrico Oliverias Enrico Oliveri…
    Valerio Mastandrea
    Valerio Mastandrea
    • Andrea Bottinias Andrea Bottini
    Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
    Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
    • Danielleas Danielle
    Michela Cescon
    Michela Cescon
    • Annaas Anna
    Gianrico Tedeschi
    Gianrico Tedeschi
    • Furlanas Furlan
    Eric Nguyen
    • Mungas Mung
    Andrea Renzi
    Andrea Renzi
    • De Bellisas De Bellis
    Judith Davis
    Judith Davis
    • Maraas Mara
    Brice Fournier
    • Bertrandas Bertrand
    Paolo Bessegato
    Giulia Andò
    Giulia Andò
    • Hostessas Hostess
    Alessandro Averone
    Alessandro Averone
    Vincenzo Pirrotta
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    Antonio Gerardi
    Antonio Gerardi
    Lucia Mascino
    Lucia Mascino
    • Contestatriceas Contestatrice
    Saskia Vester
    Saskia Vester
    • Cancellieraas Cancelliera
    Stella Kent
    • Hélèneas Hélène
    • Director
      • Roberto Andò
    • Writers
      • Roberto Andò(novel) (screenplay)
      • Angelo Pasquini(screenplay)
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    When a politician disappears, his (mad) twin brother is brought to replace him.
    • politician
    • twin brothers
    • mental instability
    • bare butt
    • political speech
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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      Arrabal amargo
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      Written by Carlos Garde and Alfredo Le Pera

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    Top review
    8/10
    A modern Medici
    Roberto Ando's 'Viva La Liberta' is a beautifully shot political satire: the composition of the images in the film are truly exceptional. It stars Toni Servillo who plays a pair of twin brothers with impressive subtlety: one a burnt-out senior politician who vanished on an unannounced retreat, the other his mischievous twin brother who is drafted in to take his place. The latter uses the techniques of Cosimo di Medici, and rises to a peak of personal popularity through the use of gnomic speeches which allow everyone to project their own fears and desires onto him: he seems to be the first honest politician, even though his words have little underlying meaning. Ultimately the film didn't quite (to me) fully deliver on its premise: there is no single moment of dramatic resolution, and it's unclear whether the final message is actually anything stronger than " a change is as good as a rest". But it's worth watching for the quality of its cinematography and acting.
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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2013 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Viva la libertà
    • Filming locations
      • Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • BiBi Film
      • Rai Cinema
      • Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali (MiBAC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $48,541
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,272
      • Nov 9, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,768,967
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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