

Direito de Sonhar
2022, Portuguese. Directed by Theresa Jessouroun.
From the perspective of people who live in Complexo do Alemão, the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro, Direito de Sonhar reveals how the absence of the State in Brazil, violence, racism and difficult access to education and culture affect lives and dreams of children and young people and what alternatives they create to overcome these challenges, which reveals their fight for their rights as citizens. The documentary shows the difficult reality of Brazil's favelas, unknown to most of the world.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 6 October 2022
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Theresa Jessouroun
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Direito de Sonhar runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Direito de Sonhar isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 2022. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Direito de Sonhar?
If you liked Direito de Sonhar, try Vitória, City of God, Invisible Life.
Who directed Direito de Sonhar?
Direito de Sonhar (2022) was directed by Theresa Jessouroun and stars Vanessa Sales, Thainã Medeiros, Vanessa de Macedo.