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.

Release Date : Apr 04, 2008

Runtime : 1h 44m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Lavorágine Films, Gloria Films, Limite Produções, Taiga Filmes

Countries : Brazil, France, Uruguay

Keywords : musical