Maré, Our Love Story
2008 · 104 min · Drama
Free adaptation of Romeo and Juliet translated to the harsh life in Favela da Maré, one of largest and most violent slums in Rio de Janeiro. Living in a slum divided between two rival gangs of drug traffickers, Analídia is the daughter of one of the gangs' leaders and Jonathan is a childhood friend of the other gang leader. Both study in a dance group situated exactly in the middle of the two territories, looking for solace in art.
- Director
- Lúcia Murat
- Writers
- Paulo Lins, Lúcia Murat
- Released
- April 4, 2008
- Language
- Portuguese
Cast
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