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Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury
My heroes were never turned into statues. They died fighting against the ones who were.
2013·1h 14m·★ 7.2
Portuguese original
“Rio 2096 – A Story of Love and Fury” is an animated film that portrays the love between an immortal hero and Janaína, the woman he has been in love with for 600 years. As a backdrop to the romance, the feature highlights four phases of Brazilian history: colonization, slavery, the Military Regime and the future, in 2096, when there will be a war for water.
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A character-led choice where relationships, emotion, and personal stakes are a bigger part of the experience than spectacle.
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Best suited to viewers who want a more personal, reflective story.
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Light commitment · 1h 14m
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