City of God Movie (2002)
Two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer.
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God.
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God.
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Movie Comments & Discussion
Based on Paulo Lins' experiences as a teen, this film highlights the notorious drug trade and gang violence in 1960s Rio favelas. Shockingly, this is all committed by youth motivated by utter poverty. Audiences see a different side of the world and life. The film's fast but cohert story telling makes the film intriguing and tense. Its richest element is the powerful behavior and personality of the characters. Sadly, this was all based on reality. Overall, this film will provide a different view to the American perspective making audiences feel uncomfortable but amazed.
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Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Zé has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bené is the only one to keep him on the good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God.Details
- Rated: R
- Runtime: 2:10 hours
- Genre: Crime, Drama
- Director: Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund
- Writer: Paulo Lins (novel), Bráulio Mantovani (screenplay)
- Actors: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva
- Language: Portuguese
- Country: Brazil, France
- Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 65 wins & 38 nominations
- Production Company: Miramax Films
- ASIN: B0000D9PNX
- Year Released: 2002
- Release Date: Feb 12, 2004
- DVD Date: Jun 7, 2004
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