Rio, I Love You

Sep 12, 2014

1h 50m

★ 4.8

Love happens everywhere. Some love stories only happen in Rio.

Overview

The third episode of the Cities of Love franchise, Rio, I Love You is an anthology, created by 10 visionary directors from across the globe. The story line of each segment focuses on an encounter of love in a different neighborhood of the city, demonstrating the distinctive qualities and character of that location. The film serves to bridge gaps between cultures, educating and entertaining the audience, while celebrating unique and universal expressions of love.

Genres

Romance

Drama

Production Companies

Conspiração Filmes

Americas Film Conservancy

Bossa Nova Films

Empyrean Pictures

RioFilme

Rio, I Love You Trailers

Cast

Zé (segment "A Musa")

Vincent Cassel

Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")

Fernanda Montenegro

Leandro (segment "Dona Fulana")

Eduardo Sterblitch

James (segment "La Fortuna")

Basil Hoffman

Dorothy (segment "La Fortuna")

Emily Mortimer

O Ator (segment "O Milagre")

Harvey Keitel

Jai Arnott (segment "Acho que Estou Apaixonado")

Ryan Kwanten

Homem (segment "Quando não há Mais Amor")

John Turturro

Mulher (segment "Quando não há Mais Amor")

Vanessa Paradis

O "Gringo" (segment "Texas")

Jason Isaacs

Gui (segment "Inútil Paisagem")

Wagner Moura

Ela (segment "Pas de Deux")

Bruna Linzmeyer

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