Maré, Our Love Story [Maré: Nossa História de Amor]
- Release Year
- 2008
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed By
- Lúcia Murat
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.
