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City of God
- Original title
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Cidade de Deus
- Year
- 2002
- Running time
- 130 min.
- Country
 Brazil- Director
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Fernando Meirelles,
Kátia Lund
- Screenwriter
Braulio Mantovani (Novel: Paulo Lins) - Music
Antonio Pinto, Ed Cortes - Cinematography
César Charlone - Cast
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Alexandre Rodrigues,
Leandro Firmino,
Phellipe Haagensen,
Douglas Silva,
Seu Jorge,
Jonathan Haagensen,
Matheus Nachtergaele,
Jefechander Suplino,
Alice Braga,
Emerson Gomes,
Luis Otávio,
Babu Santana,
Gero Camilo
- Producer
O2 Filmes / VideoFilmes / Globo Filmes / Wild Bunch - Genre
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Drama | Based On A True Story. Teen/coming-of-age. Poverty. Crime. 1960s. 1970s. 1980s. Drugs. Cult Movie. Street Gang
- Synopsis / Plot
- Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a housing project built in the 1960's that--in the early 80's--became one of the most dangerous places in Rio de Janeiro. The tale tells the stories of many characters whose lives sometimes intersect. However, all is seen through the eyes of a singular narrator: Busca-Pé, a poor black youth too frail and scared to become an outlaw but also to smart to be content with underpaid, menial jobs. He grows up in a very violent environment. The odds are all against him. But Busca-Pé soon discovers that he can see reality differently than others. His redemption is that he's been given an artist's point of view as a keen-eyed photographer. As Busca-Pé is not the real protagonist of the film--only the narrator--he is not the one who makes the decisions that will determine the sequence of events. Nevertheless, not only his life is attached to what happens in the story, but it is also through Busca-Pé's perspective of life that one can understand the complicated layers and humanity of a world, apparently condemned to endless violence.
- Awards
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2003: 4 Nominations for Oscar: Best Director, Cinematography, Editing, Adapted Screenplay
2002: Golden Globes: Nominated Foreign Language Film
2002: BAFTA Awards: Best Editing.Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film
2003: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Foreign Film
2003: Toronto Film Festival: Best Foreign Language Picture
2003: Critics' Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film
2003: Chicago Film Critics Association: Best Foreign Language Film
2003: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Film
2003: British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): Best International Independent Film
- Critics' reviews
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"The violence never feels exploitative; the only thrill you feel is that of being in the hands of a masterful storyteller opening your eyes to a world that you feel truly exists"
Marc Caro: Chicago Tribune
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"Meirelles has created one of the most startling, grittily brilliant films in recent years"
Desson Thomson: The Washington Post
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"Like a bomb exploding in a fireworks factory: It's fierce and shocking and dazzling and wonderful"
Megan Lehmann: New York Post
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"An extraordinary film, but definitely not for the weak of stomach"
Carrie Rickey: Philadelphia Inquirer
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