Streets of Rio (2008)
He had several choices, but only one chance!
Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.
Cast
- Thiago Martins - Tiago
- Lui Mendes - Tubarão
- Luís Otávio Fernandes - Sabia
- Naima Santos - Juliana
- Gabriel Mattar - Marcos
- Arthur Bispo Coutinho - Cocada
- Ralf Richter - Horst
- Patukinha - Rato
- Sandra Pêra - Tiagos Mutter Maria
Screenplay
- Rene Belmonte (Screenplay)
- Nick Weisman (Screenplay)
Themes
Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Urban Poverty and Slums, Football Passion, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
dying and death, new love, slum, drug trafficking, rio de janeiro, ghetto, delinquency, teacher, murder, organized crime, football (soccer), favela, brazil
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Streets of Rio about?
- Rio de Janeiro. Confronted with the violence that exists in the favela where he lives, Tiago sees the only way out to become a soccer player and, in this way, help his family to have a better life. Although he is the best player in his neighborhood and the chances of being discovered by a scout are good, he faces a number of problems. One of them is Tubarão, the leader of the most powerful gang in the favela, who wants Tiago to work for him as a drug dealer. To complicate matters even more, Tiago falls in love with Juliana, Tubarão's sister.
- Who directed Streets of Rio?
- Streets of Rio was directed by Alexander Pickl.
- Who stars in Streets of Rio?
- Streets of Rio stars Thiago Martins, Lui Mendes, Luís Otávio Fernandes, Naima Santos, Gabriel Mattar, Arthur Bispo Coutinho.
- How long is Streets of Rio?
- Streets of Rio has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Streets of Rio?
- Streets of Rio is a Drama, Crime film.
- How much did Streets of Rio gross?
- Streets of Rio grossed $123,045 worldwide.
- Where was Streets of Rio produced?
- Streets of Rio was produced in Brazil, Germany.
- What are the themes of Streets of Rio?
- The themes of Streets of Rio include: Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Urban Poverty and Slums, Football Passion, Reflections on Life and Death.