City of God

Original title: Cidade de Deus

20022002
RR
2h 10min

Cidade de Deus (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.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.

Directors
- Fernando Meirelles
- Kátia Lund
Writers
- Paulo Lins
- Bráulio Mantovani
Stars
- Alexandre Rodrigues
- Leandro Firmino(as Leandro Firmino da Hora)
- Matheus Nachtergaele

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Top rated movie #22

Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 74 wins & 50 nominations total

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Leandro Firmino, Darlan Cunha, and Paulo 'Jacaré' César in Cidade de Deus (2002)

Alexandre Rodrigues in Cidade de Deus (2002)

Douglas Silva in Cidade de Deus (2002)

Leandro Firmino and Paulo 'Jacaré' César in Cidade de Deus (2002)

Jonathan Haagensen and Roberta Rodrigues in Cidade de Deus (2002)

Jonathan Haagensen, Renato de Souza, and Jefechander Suplino in Cidade de Deus (2002)

Alice Braga and Alexandre Rodrigues in Cidade de Deus (2002)

Fernando Meirelles at an event for Cidade de Deus (2002)

Fernando Meirelles at an event for Cidade de Deus (2002)

Fernando Meirelles at an event for Cidade de Deus (2002)

Cidade de Deus (2002)

Cidade de Deus (2002)

Alexandre Rodrigues

Buscapé - Rocketas Buscapé - Rocket

Leandro Firmino

Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zéas Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
(as Leandro Firmino da Hora)

Matheus Nachtergaele

Sandro Cenoura - Carrotas Sandro Cenoura - Carrot

Phellipe Haagensen

Bené - Bennyas Bené - Benny

Dadinho - Li'l Diceas Dadinho - Li'l Dice

Jonathan Haagensen

Cabeleira - Shaggyas Cabeleira - Shaggy

Mané Galinha - Knockout Nedas Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned

Jefechander Suplino

Alicate - Clipperas Alicate - Clipper

Angélicaas Angélica

Barbantinho - Stringyas Barbantinho - Stringy

Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringyas Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy

Bené Criança - Young Bennyas Bené Criança - Young Benny
(as Michel De Souza Gomes)

Roberta Rodrigues

Berenice - Berniceas Berenice - Bernice

Buscapé Criança - Young Rocketas Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket

Cabeção - Melonheadas Cabeção - Melonhead
(as Maurício Marques)

Gustavo Engrácia

Editor do Jornal - Rogerio Reisas Editor do Jornal - Rogerio Reis

Filé-com-Fritas - Steak and Friesas Filé-com-Fritas - Steak and Fries

Gelson - Gersonas Gelson - Gerson

Directors
- Fernando Meirelles
- Kátia Lund
Writers
- Paulo Lins
- Bráulio Mantovani
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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. 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. —Jeff Mellinger <jeffmellinger@astound.net>

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Taglines
- If you run, the beast will get you. If you stay, the beast will eat you
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for strong brutal violence, sexuality, drug content and language
Parents guide

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
During the end credits there is shown actual real-life footage of the real Mané Galinha, or Knockout-Ned as he is translated into in the American version of the film. This is in fact the same TV interview we see constructed in the film, and we can see that the filmmakers have copied this TV interview down to the smallest detail.

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

Top review

10/10

City of God was Incredible

I knew nothing of this film before I saw it by chance in a rare Pub open screening, but boy was I glad I got the chance to take a look. I was riveted all night - I completely ignored my friends! I thought it was an awesome re-enactment of a true story - powerful, moving, raw, real - and even funny in parts. I walked away afterwards, beaming. It's rare a great film like this is made, especially these days. I gave it ten out of ten. Please see it if you can.

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sarahdelore
Jun 7, 2003

Budget
- R$3,300,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $7,564,459
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $88,292
- Jan 19, 2003
Gross worldwide
- $30,680,793

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Runtime
- 2h 10min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
- SDDS
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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