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Long Live Freedom

2013 · 1h 34m · N/A Drama
Directed by Roberto Andò

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Overview

The elections are approaching and the largest opposition party in the country do not look good. Its leader, Enrico Oliveri can not stand the pressure and disappears. Fearing a scandal, the eminence grise of the party had brought into play the twin brother of the politician. Even if looks like two drops of water with his brother Giovanni may have a different personality. His ideas are innovative and direct approach to get the party in the polls ...

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47%
Tomatometer
Fresh

Servillo charms in his dual turn, then takes it up a notch when one brother shows off his childhood knack for impersonating his look-alike.

Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh

An ingenious blend of high drama and surprising whimsy.

Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Rotten

[A] stuck-in-neutral feature, which combines a vague commentary on Italian politics with a vague portrayal of middle-aged awakening.

Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times
Rotten

Wobbles between being wispily suggestive of finer existential meaning and generational commentary, and being basically a handsomely dressed-up "Dave" for post-Berlusconi Italy.

Nicolas Rapold, New York Times
Rotten

Politicians-replaced-by-doppelgangers has long been a favorite comedy movie device - yet never has it been employed for more torturous faux-funny business than in Viva la Liberta.

Nick Schager, Village Voice

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