Vicky Cristina Barcelona

~Life is the ultimate work of art.

Overview

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2008-08-15
Budget: $15000000
Revenue: $96409830
Runtime: 96 min

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