City of God (Cidade de Deus) 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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Great film
is a movies all should watch is good . Words , knowlegde,is good the beginn kul but ending tell about it all, thanks
Visually stunning film from Brazil/Brazil. Fascinating and complex storylines. Film subject matter includes The Favelas (Brazilian/Brasilian hilltop slums), chock full off violence, gang warfare, the narco trade, life, love, and more. You will likely enjoy this film. If you love this film then you should watch the excellent related film "City of Man".
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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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