Maré, Our Love Story
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.
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Maré, Our Love Story
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 4, 2008
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Drama
User Score
59%
Original Title
Maré: Nossa História de Amor
Production Companies
Lavorágine Films, Gloria Films, Limite Produções, Taiga Filmes
Director
Lúcia Murat
Description
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.
