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Maré, Our Love Story (2008)
Directed by Lúcia Murat
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.
Length 104 minutes
Actors
Vinícius D'Black | Marisa Orth | Cristina Lago | Monique Soares | Rafael Mariano | Babú Santana | Elisa Lucinda | Flávio Bauraqui | Malu Galli