Rio, I Love You

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

2014 1h 50m PT

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4.8

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★4.8TMDB · 50

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Fernanda Montenegro
Dona Fulana
Eduardo Sterblitch
Leandro
Emily Mortimer
Dorothy
Basil Hoffman
James
Vincent Cassel
Zé
Márcio Garcia
Pit Boy
Ryan Kwanten
Jai
Marcelo Serrado
Célio

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: José Padilha
Writers: Antonio Prata, Chico Mattoso, Otavio Leonidio
Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Countries: Brazil

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MONEY

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Earned back only 7% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by José Padilha, shot by Adrian Teijido. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Khaled Mouzanar. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Craig Wood shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Fernanda Montenegro and Eduardo Sterblitch and Emily Mortimer carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Love happens everywhere. Some love stories only happen in Rio.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

José Padilha directs. Adrian Teijido behind the camera. Khaled Mouzanar scores. Craig Wood cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 7% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
4Directed by José Padilha, shot by Adrian Teijido. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Khaled Mouzanar. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Craig Wood shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Fernanda Montenegro and Eduardo Sterblitch and Emily Mortimer carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Love happens everywhere. Some love stories only happen in Rio.".
9IMDB entry: tt1456606 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 50 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.