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Release Date:
2002 (Russia) moreTagline:
If you run you're dead...if you stay, you're dead again. Period. morePlot:
Two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 49 wins & 25 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(27 articles)
Birthday Suits: Nov 9th (From FilmExperience. 9 November 2009, 7:35 AM, PST)
A-z Movie Reviews – C’s
(From HeyUGuys. 4 November 2009, 5:00 AM, PST)
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Stunning - in every sense of the word more (583 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Alexandre Rodrigues | ... | Buscapé - Rocket |
| Leandro Firmino | ... | Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé (as Leandro Firmino da Hora) |
| Phellipe Haagensen | ... | Bené - Benny |
| Douglas Silva | ... | Dadinho - Li'l Dice |
| Jonathan Haagensen | ... | Cabeleira - Shaggy |
| Matheus Nachtergaele | ... | Sandro Cenoura - Carrot |
| Seu Jorge | ... | Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned |
| Jefechander Suplino | ... | Alicate - Clipper |
 | Alice Braga | ... | Angélica |
| Emerson Gomes | ... | Barbantinho - Stringy |
| Edson Oliveira | ... | Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy |
| Michel de Souza | ... | Bené Criança - Young Benny (as Michel De Souza Gomes) |
| Roberta Rodrigues | ... | Berenice - Bernice |
| Luis Otávio | ... | Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket |
| Maurício Marques | ... | Cabeção - Melonhead |
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Also Known As:
City of God (International: English title) (UK) (USA)God's Town (International: English title)
La cité de Dieu (France)
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Rated R for strong brutal violence, sexuality, drug content and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
130 min | Canada:135 min (Toronto International Film Festival)Language:
PortugueseColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Iceland:16 | Singapore:M18 (video rating) (version 2) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Zurich) | South Korea:18 | Israel:16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:R | Brazil:16 | Finland:K-18 | France:-16 | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:III | Italy:T | Japan:R-15 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Peru:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) (cut) | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:R | Singapore:R21Fun Stuff
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The shot where we see a lot of dead bodies lying on huge blocks of concrete was recreated from an award-winning photograph taken during the drug war portrayed in the movie. moreGoofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When the Tender Trio are running away into the woods after they crashed into a neighbor's house, Shaggy says that Goose messed up his ankle but it's actually Clipper. Goose's ankle is fine. moreSoundtrack:
Hot Pants Road moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersWhy the name "City of God"? It seems like just the opposite!
Is/was life really like this in Brazil?
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Cidade de Deus seems to have a lot of praise on the IMDb boards, and with good reason too. It simply is, in my opinion, one of the best contemporary films ever made.
Based on true events and characters who live in the overlooked and poverty stricken slums in the shadows of Rio de Janiero, where life expectancy doesn't reach the 30's and drug dealers are kings.
The tale of the City of God, and its myriad of characters is told by Rocket, a young man who struggles to make something of his life, other than to wind up another victim of drugs or gang wars.
Not only are the characters in City of God absolutely fascinating, and also very endearing, but also convincingly acted by groups of young and unknown actors. The stoies are well-told, and at times, funny, and at others, brutally shocking.
The cinematic style of the film gives a nod to Tarantino, with some clever time-jumping, freeze-framing, and texts indicating another chapter of the film. In every sense, a bit of a Brazillian "Pulp Fiction" or "Goodfellas", but with its own unique flavour to it.
The City of God is a marvel, and a highly recommended film to watch, but not recommended for the over-sensitive or easily distressed.