SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

Romeo and Juliet Get Married

Synopsis

Feature film romantic comedy based on Romeo and Juliet where the star-crossed lovers’ barrier to love is their allegiance to competing soccer teams. Successful lawyer and sports fanatic Alfredo (Gustavo), is the chairman of Sao Paolo’s real-life Palmeiras football club. One day, when Palmeiras plays arch-rival Corinthians, his daughter (Piovani) meets and falls in love with ophthalmologist Romeo (Ricca), who manages the Corinthians’ team. Realising the only way to win Juliet’s heart is to pretend to be a Palmeiras fan, the comedy revolves around Romeo trying to keep their relationship a secret.

Language

Portuguese (Brazil)

Country

Brazil

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2005

Duration

90 mins

Credits

Director

Bruno Barreto

Producer

Paula Barretto

Cinematographer

Adriano Goldman

Screenplay

Jandira Martini; Marcos Caruso

Music

Guto Graca Mello

Art Direction

Cassio Amarante

Cast

Marco Ricca	Romeu (Romeo)
Luana Piovani	Juliet (Juliet)
Luiz Gustavo	Alfredo Baragatti (Capulet)

Additional Details

Production type

Fiction Films

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Teen movie

Notes

Notes

Portuguese dialogue ; optional subtitles in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

General

Adapted from a story by Mario Prata.

Online Availability

Online URL

www.ocasamentoderomeuejulieta.com.br

Production Company

Name

Filmes de Equador

Name

Globo Films

Distributor

Name

Bueno Vista International

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Retail outlets

Online Retailer

Name

www.dvdbrazil.com