The 2013 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet , directed by Carlo Carlei and written by Julian Fellowes, is a traditionalist cinematic take on William Shakespeare's tragedy. It is often noted for its lush production design and its departure from the original script’s full iambic pentameter . Production Overview Director: Carlo Carlei
The story transplants the feud from the Montagues and Capulets in Verona to two rival families in São Paulo, Brazil: the Monteiros and the Campos. romeu e julieta 2013
In the vibrant neighborhood of Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, two powerful gangs have long been sworn enemies: the Capuletos and the Monteques. Against this backdrop of violence and animosity, Romeu (played by Brazilian actor, Chay Suede) and Julieta (played by actress, Deborah Secco) meet and fall in love. Their romance blossoms in secret, as they exchange sweet messages and stolen glances through social media and clandestine encounters. The 2013 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet ,
When Romeu e Julieta 2013 premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and hit theaters in October 2013, the critical response was overwhelmingly negative, yet the audience response was surprisingly warm. Química convincente entre os protagonistas
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a meager 25% approval rating. The primary complaints included: