Favela Gay
Synopsis
Favela Gay tells the story of eleven individuals in their own words. Living in eight slums (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro, these members of the LGBTQ community – two transgender women, a crossdressing man, a travesti prostitute, a famous carnival dancer, two community activists, and even a young man who used to be transgender, but transitioned back – have fought prejudice and seen some of the most unsavoury sides of the city.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodrigo Felha
- Screenplay & Story
- Ana Murgel
- Original Score
- Ricardo Imperatore
- Original Title
- Favela Gay
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Luz Mágica Produções
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodrigo Felha
Ana Murgel
Ricardo Imperatore
Arthur Sherman
Quito Ribeiro
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Sherman
Director of Photography
Rodrigo Felha
Director
Ana Murgel
Writer
Quito Ribeiro
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What is Favela Gay about?
Favela Gay tells the story of eleven individuals in their own words. Living in eight slums (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro, these members of the LGBTQ community – two transgender women, a crossdressing man, a travesti prostitute, a famous carnival dancer, two community activists, and even a young man who used to be transgender, but transitioned back – have fought prejudice and seen some of the most unsavoury sides of the city.
Who directed Favela Gay?
Favela Gay was directed by Rodrigo Felha.
Who stars in Favela Gay?
The principal cast of Favela Gay includes Jean Wyllys.
When was Favela Gay released and how long is it?
Favela Gay was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Favela Gay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Favela Gay was composed by Ricardo Imperatore.