Director: Lúcia Murat
Writer: Paulo Lins, Lúcia Murat
Producer: Lúcia Murat
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.
104 min
Rating: 5.9/10
Released
Top Cast
Vinícius D'Black
Jonathan
Marisa Orth
Fernanda
Cristina Lago
Analídia
Monique Soares
Luciene
Babu Santana
Dudu
Movie Info
Director: Lúcia Murat
Writer: Paulo Lins, Lúcia Murat
Producer: Lúcia Murat
Production Companies: Lavorágine Films, Gloria Films, Limite Produções, Taiga Filmes
Countries: Brazil, France, Uruguay
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