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Rânia

2012 · 85 min Drama
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Rânia is a teenage girl who lives on Santa Teresinha hill in the city of Fortaleza. Her busy days are also occupied by the dream of being a dancer. Rânia's best friend, Zizi, introduces her to 'Sereia da Noite', a local joint where fun, dance, money and sex rock the night. When Rânia meets the choreographer Estela, she will be torn between the possibility to make money in the nightclub and the will to become a "real dancer".

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📋 Film Details

Year 2012
Country Brazil
Genre Drama
Director Roberta Marques
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (5 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs a delicate balance between dream and harsh reality, relying on a documentary-like aesthetic to explore the fragile aspirations within the favela. It builds its emotional core through the authentic presence of non-professional actors.

What lingers after the viewing is a quiet, resonant conflict and the bittersweet taste of authenticity. A poignant slice of life that stays with you — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Roberta Marques

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