Maré, Our Love Story

2008· 104 min★ 5.8· Drama

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.

Cast: Vinícius D'Black, Marisa Orth, Cristina Lago

Director: Lúcia Murat