Maré, Our Love Story (2008)
Overview
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.
Cast
Vinícius D'Black
Jonathan
Marisa Orth
Fernanda
Cristina Lago
Analídia
Babu Santana
Dudu
Elisa Lucinda
D. Maria
Flávio Bauraqui
Paulo
Malu Galli
Maria EugêniaRecommendations
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