Viva: Aina Clotet delves into the desires and choices of a 40-year-old woman

Viva, the debut feature from Aina Clotet, is slated for French cinemas on January 13, 2027. The Spanish actress-director stars in the lead role, joined by Marc Soler and Naby Dakhli. Haut et Court is distributing the film.

Nora is 40, and her career is taking a new turn. Her husband Tom showers her with renewed devotion, while a chance meeting with Max unsettles her desires and her certainties. This period of reinvention also pulls her away from a struggle she thought she’d left behind.

The narrative ties together professional choices, life as a couple, and a growing awareness of the passing of time. Presented at Cannes' Critics' Week in 2026, Viva earned Aina Clotet the Louis Roederer Foundation Revelation Award for her performance.

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