Maré, Our Love Story (2008)

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.

Released April 4, 2008 104 min 17+

Genres: Drama, Musical

Keywords: tmdb.musical, imdb.favela, imdb.f-rated, soundmix.dolby-digital

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

Country: Brazil
Production Countries: Brazil, France, Uruguay
Languages: Portuguese