City of God

2002 Fernando Meirelles 2h 9m
Drama Crime

In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.

Cast

Alexandre Rodrigues Buscapé - Rocket
Leandro Firmino Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé
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

Vibes

Energized Heart Pounding Visually Stunning Critic Favorite
The Filmatic Record No. 34 in The Filmatic 100

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