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City of God

Original title: Cidade de Deus
  • 20022002
  • RR
  • 2h 10m
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8.6/10
761K
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City of God (2002)
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In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
IMDb RATING
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761K
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POPULARITY
534
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    • Fernando Meirelles
    • Kátia Lund(co-director)
    • Paulo Lins(novel)
    • Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Leandro Firmino
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
    • Fernando Meirelles
    • Kátia Lund(co-director)
    • Paulo Lins(novel)
    • Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Leandro Firmino
    • Matheus Nachtergaele
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    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 215Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #23
    • Nominated for 4 Oscars

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    Leandro Firmino, Darlan Cunha, and Paulo 'Jacaré' César in City of God (2002)
    Alexandre Rodrigues in City of God (2002)
    Leandro Firmino and Douglas Silva in City of God (2002)
    Leandro Firmino and Paulo 'Jacaré' César in City of God (2002)
    Jonathan Haagensen and Roberta Rodrigues in City of God (2002)
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    Alexandre Rodrigues
    Alexandre Rodrigues
    • Buscapé - Rocket
    Leandro Firmino
    Leandro Firmino
    • Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
    • (as Leandro Firmino da Hora)
    Matheus Nachtergaele
    • Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
    Phellipe Haagensen
    • Bené - Benny
    Douglas Silva
    Douglas Silva
    • Dadinho - Li'l Dice
    Jonathan Haagensen
    Jonathan Haagensen
    • Cabeleira - Shaggy
    Seu Jorge
    Seu Jorge
    • Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned
    Jefechander Suplino
    • Alicate - Clipper
    Alice Braga
    Alice Braga
    • Angélica
    Emerson Gomes
    • Barbantinho - Stringy
    Edson Oliveira
    • Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy
    Michel Gomes
    • Bené Criança - Young Benny
    • (as Michel De Souza Gomes)
    Roberta Rodrigues
    • Berenice - Bernice
    Luis Otávio
    • Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket
    Kiko Marques
    • Cabeção - Melonhead
    • (as Maurício Marques)
    Gustavo Engrácia
    • Editor do Jornal - Rogerio Reis
    Darlan Cunha
    • Filé-com-Fritas - Steak and Fries
    Robson Rocha
    • Gelson - Gerson
      • Fernando Meirelles
      • Kátia Lund(co-director)
      • Paulo Lins(novel)
      • Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      When we hear Buscapé (Alexandre Rodrigues) talking to Marina (Graziella Moretto) about how "he never took a hot bath", that was not scripted. Actually, that was Rodrigues and Moretto talking off camera, during a pause in the shooting, when the boy (who lived on the slums) was telling her about his life.
    • Goofs
      Lil' Ze is taken into custody by the police, Rocket runs after the police truck. The Police truck passes by a late - model Chevrolet S10, black, circa 2001. The movie is set in the seventies.
    • Quotes

      Buscapé: It was like a message from God: "Honesty doesn't pay, sucker."

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits shows pictures of the main actors, their name, their character's name and pictures of the real life characters (for the ones based on existing people).
    • Alternate versions
      The Indian Censor Board deleted the visuals of frontal nudity in the motel and the dialogue of two ladies about sexual experiences. It was given an 'A' (restricted to adults) certificate.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Best Films of 2002 (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Alvorada
      Written by Cartola / Carlos Cachaça / Hermínio Bello de Carvalho (as Hermínio B. Carvalho)

      Performed by Cartola

      Peer Music do Brasil Edições Musicais Ltda

      Licensed by EMI Music Ltda

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    10/10
    One of the best unseen foreign films
    I have seen this movie only recently (2005) and it's easily one of the better foreign films I have seen. Actually, it's probably just about one of the best films I had ever seen.

    The characters really make this movie come alive with each of their compelling personalities shining though in the backdrop of oppressive conditions and constant violence. One thing which clearly comes to mind is "Lil' Dice's" ear to ear smile - so vivid and yet so ironic since he personifies pure evil.

    The City of God is a world you don't want to visit, it won't be featured on a post card, and it's said to be the city ignored by god himself. This movie makes you feel uncomfortable, puts you on the edge of your seat -- you are right into the middle of the City and you too are caught up in it's violent temptation. More importantly, it's about the triumph of the human spirit against all odds.

    This movie in effect is fast paced and hard to follow (with the added stress of subtitles over Portuguese), but it's worth it; and in fact really adds to the impetuous and impulsive undertones of the movie. In addition, the quintessential Brazilian music blending into the film like a well made Caprahina makes it feel authentic like the Italian music in the God Father.

    You see the flaws of these men played out in an almost fatalistic nature -- hated, greed, futility; and in it all we see ourselves, our own flaws, and our own condition.
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    • Mar 30, 2005

    FAQ3

    • Is 'City of God' based on a novel?
    • Why is the favela called "City of God"? It seems like just the opposite.
    • The "Runts" frequently mention the formation of a "Red" gang. Is there any significance to this?

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    • Release date
      • February 13, 2004 (United States)
      • Brazil
      • France
      • Germany
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    • Filming locations
      • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • O2 Filmes
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    • 2 hours 10 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS

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