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City of God

2002, Movie, 2h 9min

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.

Country: France,Germany,Brazil

Directors:

Fernando Meirelles,

Kátia Lund

Cast:

Matheus Nachtergaele,

Alice Braga,

Charles Paraventi,

Babu Santana

Reviews

Critic Colin Kennedy

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At once a laboratory for cinema technique and a victory for raw heart, this is a snot-nosed, blood-stained masterpiece.

Read full review at Empire

Klaus Wunderlich

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Reasonable, mainly for the talent of the direction. The story itself doesn't appeal to me in detail.

2 years ago

Kasper Løvborg

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This amazing movie takes my breath away. A coming-of-age story, ambitiously raveled into numerous other plot strands, together forming a raw portrayal of crime and corruption in the favelas and of the inhabitants' dreams of power, escape, lov...

1 year ago

Jeremias Andersson

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One of the best movie I have seen, the vibe of this movie is peak cinema, but the movie can get a little long so be ready for that

4 months ago

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...uses its vision and skill to give voice to the voiceless...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Stefan Karlsson

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Very very happy

7 months ago

Frequently asked questions

What is City of God about? Toggle content

In the heart of Rio de Janeiro's infamous favelas, "City of God" tells the gripping tale of two boys growing up amidst violence and crime in the 1970s. Rocket aspires to be a photographer, hoping to escape his grim reality by capturing the world around him through a lens. In stark contrast, his childhood friend Li'l Zé dreams of power as he immerses himself in a life of drugs and crime. The film paints a vivid picture of their diverging paths, where hope and desperation collide against the backdrop of an unforgiving environment. Through stunning visuals and raw storytelling, it explores themes of ambition, survival, and the harsh realities faced by those trapped in the cycle of poverty. As these young men navigate friendship and betrayal within their chaotic world, viewers are left to wonder if there’s any way out for them—or anyone else living in this “City of God.”

Where can I stream City of God? Toggle content

City of God is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

What movies are similar to City of God? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as City of God include The Departed, L.A. Confidential, The Green Mile, No Country for Old Men, Requiem for a Dream, Zodiac.

When was City of God released in theaters? Toggle content

City of God was released in theaters on June 26, 2003.