I DREAM OF PARIS
DRAMA BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR ROMANCE YOUNG ADULT
1980s & '90s
Isabela Pamelli Martins
Logline
The memoir of a young South American student on her first visit to France. Cultural, witty, romantic and, at times, pathetic.....I Dream of Paris was written in the mid 1990's, but only now the author has decided to make it public. A coming of age story and travel romance.
Genre
Drama, Biographical, Memoir, Romance, Young Adult
Short Summary
Pamelli's story starts Brazil. She is brought up by her mother and even though they belong to the middle class, Pamelli has the privilege to study at an exclusive, international school. In 1988 she goes to Paris for the first time and there she meets a worldly Parisian who breaks her heart.
Setting
Rio, Paris, Morocco
Based on a True Story
Yes
Plot - Premise
Voyage and Return
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age,Happy Ending,Twist
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity
Main Character Details
Name: Pamelli
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Educated, Naive, Outspoken, Perseverance, Sophisticated, Romantic, Adventurous, Decisive,Outspoken,Romantic,Sophisticated,Insecure,Naive,Adventurous,Skillful,Flexible,Decisive
Additional Character Details
Name: Dona Ilma - Pamelli's mother
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Role: Tempter
Key Traits: Blunt, Beautiful, Charming, Decisive, Manipulative, Sexy, Sophisticated, Seductive, Heartthrob, Outspoken, Unapologetic, Confident, Educated, Funny, Engaging,Sexy,Outspoken,Engaging,Sarcastic,Heartthrob,Seductive,Manipulative,Unapologetic,Confident
Additional Character Details
Name: Charles
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Role: mentor
Key Traits: Sophisticated, Charming, Educated, Lone Wolf, Seductive, Complex, Confident,Confident,Skillful,Seductive,Lone Wolf
Additional Character Details
Name: Marina
Age: 22 (Pamelli's friend)
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Sexy,Confident,Empathetic,Faithful