Rânia
Latin American Cinema
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1h 25m
Directed by Roberta Marques • Drama • With Graziela Felix, Rob Das • 2011 • 85 minutes
Rânia is 16 years old and lives in the slums of Fortaleza, Brazil. Her dream is to become a professional dancer so she takes classes in her neighborhood. In order to dance on stage and get paid, she agrees to perform at a strip club. When she meets choreographer Estela, she finds a unique opportunity to fulfill her dream and become a professional dancer. But this life step won't be an easy one.
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