
City of God
- Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund
- 2002
- 2h 10m
- Crime, Drama, Action
In one of the most classic films of the world cinema of the '00s, a glance at organized crime against the background of Rio’s favelas turns into an epic of conflicts of jaw-dropping beauty. Nominated for 4 Oscars, including the Award for Best Director for Fernando Meirelles.
Synopsis
In the poor favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer documenting the increasing drug-related violence in his neighborhood. Zé is an ambitious drug dealer who uses Rocket and his photos as a way to increase his reputation as a war breaks out with his rival. The conflict will be sweeping.

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Language
Portuguese
Also known as
Cidade de Deus | Η Πόλη του Θεού
Nomination for Best Director Oscar
Oscars
2004
Nomination for Best Original Screenplay Oscar
Oscars
2004
Best Editing
BAFTA Awards
2003
Nomination for Best Foreign Language Film
Golden Globes
2003
Visions Award - Special Mention
Toronto Film Festival
2002
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