Rio Story
Fast-paced thriller by Chris Thorpe, set in one of Rio de Janeiro's most crowded favelas, exploring a single day in the lives of a varied group of complicated characters.
Written by Chris Thorpe.
Corrupt ex-cop Marcelo (Charles Paraventi) keeps pregnant teenager Liza (Julia Bernat) in his apartment. Rafael (Matheus Oliveira) an idealistic street-kid wants to rescue her and take her far away.
Set in one of Rio de Janeiro's most crowded favelas, this ambitious ensemble drama by Chris Thorpe is part love-story and part thriller revolving around a single day in the lives of a couple of thieves, a crooked policeman, a charity worker, a priest, a blind revolutionary and a pregnant teenager.
Recorded in Brazil, it was made with the help of the Nós do Morro theatre in Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro.
Casting: Ana Dias Carter and Estela Albani
Production coordinator: Jazmin Castillo
Sound design: Steve Bond
Producer in Brazil: Jan Roldanus
Producer/Director: John Dryden
A Goldhawk Essential production for BBC Radio 4.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Luis | Julio Adriao |
| Sidney | Danilo Moraes |
| Fabricio | Andre Cursino |
| Pastor John | Tatsu Carvalho |
| Marcelo | Charles Paraventi |
| Luciano | Renan Monteiro |
| Angela | Olivia Emes |
| Rafael | Matheus Oliveira |
| Liza | Julia Bernat |
| Felipe | Fernando Arze |
| Actor | Tecca Ferreira |
| Writer | Chris Thorpe |
| Director | John Dryden |
| Producer | John Dryden |
| Producer | Jan Roldanus |
Broadcasts
- Fri 16 Mar 201221:00BBC Radio 4
- Fri 1 Nov 201321:00BBC Radio 4
