In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin.
- Directors
- Writers
- Paulo Lins(novel)
- Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
- Stars
Top credits
- Directors
- Writers
- Paulo Lins(novel)
- Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
- Stars
- Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 74 wins & 50 nominations total
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Michel Gomes
- Bené Criança - Young Bennyas Bené Criança - Young Benny
- (as Michel De Souza Gomes)
Kiko Marques
- Cabeção - Melonheadas Cabeção - Melonhead
- (as Maurício Marques)
- Directors
- Writers
- Paulo Lins(novel)
- Bráulio Mantovani(screenplay)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen we hear Buscapé (Alexandre Rodrigues) talking to Marina (Graziella Moretto) about how "he never took a hot bath", that was not scripted. Actually, that was Rodrigues and Moretto talking off camera, during a pause in the shooting, when the boy (who lived on the slums) was telling her about his life.
- GoofsLil' Ze is taken into custody by the police, Rocket runs after the police truck. The Police truck passes by a late - model Chevrolet S10, black, circa 2001. The movie is set in the seventies.
- Crazy creditsDuring the end credits there is shown actual real-life footage of the real Mané Galinha, or Knockout-Ned as he is translated into in the American version of the film. This is in fact the same TV interview we see constructed in the film, and we can see that the filmmakers have copied this TV interview down to the smallest detail.
- Alternate versionsThe Indian Censor Board deleted the visuals of frontal nudity in the motel and the dialogue of two ladies about sexual experiences. It was given an 'A' (restricted to adults) certificate.
- ConnectionsFeatured in At the Movies: The Best Films of 2002 (2003)
- SoundtracksAlvorada
Written by Cartola / Carlos Cachaça / Hermínio Bello de Carvalho (as Hermínio B. Carvalho)
Performed by Cartola
Peer Music do Brasil Edições Musicais Ltda
Licensed by EMI Music Ltda
Top review
The Godfather of Rio
Li'l Zé and his gang is having fun chasing a runaway chicken in a Rio favela called the Cidade de Deus "City of God". The chicken comes to Rocket with his camera. Then flashbacks to the 60s tell the story of Rocket who becomes the photographer of his friends. Li'l Zé and his best friend Benny grow up to be the crime boss of the city. There's Carrot who is a criminal leader tolerated by Benny and there's Knockout Ned who turned away from crime.
It is truly a new Godfather. It is the harsh brutality of the slums. It's the randomness of the world. It beats with a human heart. It's a little messy. It's visceral. The kids are played by kids. The criminals are remorseless. The amateur actors are authentic. The cinematography is terrific. The location can't get more real. It is a new crime masterpiece.
It is truly a new Godfather. It is the harsh brutality of the slums. It's the randomness of the world. It beats with a human heart. It's a little messy. It's visceral. The kids are played by kids. The criminals are remorseless. The amateur actors are authentic. The cinematography is terrific. The location can't get more real. It is a new crime masterpiece.
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Ciudad de Dios
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- R$3,300,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,564,459
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $88,292
- Jan 19, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $30,680,793
- Runtime2 hours 10 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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