City of God
If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.
2004 R 2h 9m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Cidade de Deus |
|---|---|
| Release date | Feb 13, 2004 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | PT |
| Country | Brazil, Germany, France |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | based on true story, gangster, coming of age, photographer, journalism, street gang, police brutality, rio de janeiro, ghetto, gang war, favela, extreme violence |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
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FAQ
What is City of God about?
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.
When was City of God released?
City of God was released on Feb 13, 2004 (status: Released).
Who directed City of God?
Fernando Meirelles directed City of God.
What is the TMDB rating of City of God?
City of God has a TMDB rating of 8.4/10 from 8,471 votes.