Summaries

Free adaptation of the tragedy 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 Jonatha 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. A salute to the strong sense of Brazilian music, to the relevance of national contemporary dance, and to the strange mix found today in slums, where violence lives alongside the artistic paths enabled by social projects.—Lu Gastão

Analídia is the teenage daughter of the powerful drug lord Jorjão currently in prison. When she moves with her mother to the Favela da Maré to be protected by the faction of her father, she joins Fernada's dance group. Analídia meets DJ Jonata, the stepbrother of the gang leader Dudu of the rival faction, and they fall in love.—Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Details

Keywords
  • favela
  • f rated
Genres
  • Drama
  • Musical
Release date Apr 3, 2008
Countries of origin Brazil France Uruguay
Official sites Official site
Language Portuguese
Filming locations Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Production companies Gloria Films Lavorágine Films Limite

Box office

Budget $3900000
Gross worldwide $88682

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 44m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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