1907 Central America: Maria II is the daughter of an Irish terrorist. After her father's death, she meets Maria I, a performer, and decides to stay with the circus, and on her debut as a singer, unintentionally invents the striptease and makes the circus famous. Their inadvertent encounter with a socialist revolutionary lands them leading a revolution against the dictator, the capitalists, and the Church.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Louis Malle
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Brigitte Bardot
Maria I
Jeanne Moreau
Maria II
Paulette Dubost
Mrs. Diogène
Claudio Brook
The Great Rodolfo
Carlos López Moctezuma
Rodríguez
Poldo Bendandi
Werther
George Hamilton
Flores
Gregor von Rezzori
Diogène
Francisco Reiguera
Father Superior
Adriana Roel
Janine
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