Maré: Nossa História de Amor (2008)

Run Time: 1h44m | Release: 04 Apr 2008

Genres: Drama |

Production Countries: Brazil, France, Uruguay

5.9 / 104 Vote Count

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.