Palace II (2000)

Two young boys, Laranjinha and Acerola, living in Cidade de Deus, one of the most violent neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, need some money to go to a concert. The "easiest" (and most ... See full summary »

Directors:

Kátia Lund, Fernando Meirelles

Writers:

Bráulio Mantovani (screenplay), Paulo Lins (novel)

Stars:

Douglas Silva, Darlan Cunha, Rubens Sabino

10 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Douglas Silva	...	Laranjinha
Darlan Cunha	...	Acerola
Rubens Sabino	...	Jorge Nefasto
Leandro Firmino	...	Patrão
Jonathan Haagensen	...	Madrugadão #1
Phellipe Haagensen	...	Madrugadão #2
Jackeline Ferreira	...	Sorata
Euclides de Souza	...	Soldado #1
Robson Rocha	...	Soldado #2
Thiago Wallace	...	Garoto #1
Rafael Rodrigues	...	Garoto #2
Michel de Souza	...	Garoto #3
Emerson Gomes	...	Garoto #4
Bernardo Santos	...	Cibalena
Edson Oliveira	...	Vapor #1

Storyline

Two young boys, Laranjinha and Acerola, living in Cidade de Deus, one of the most violent neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro, need some money to go to a concert. The "easiest" (and most dangerous) way to get it is working for some drug-dealers.

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Plot Keywords:

latin america | petty criminal | drug pusher | friendship between boys | drug runner | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

2000 (Brazil)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

15 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in City of God (2002)

User Reviews

Review

This is an excellent short that will open your eyes to the horrible poverty of the Brazilian favelas, namely Cidade de Deus. The short is based on an excerpt from the book "God's City" and through the mischief of two little boys, shows the consequences of living in a favela. See it if you haven't already.