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Directed by: Fernando Meirelles; Co-Directed by Katia Lund Written by: Braulio Mantovani, based on the novel by Paulo Lins Starring: Matheus Nachtergaele, Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino Da Hora, Jonathan Haagensen, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Daniel Zettel & Seu Jorge What the box says: Celebrated with worldwide acclaim, this powerful true story of crime and redemption has won numerous prestigious awards around the globe! The streets of the world's most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro's "City of God," are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. In the midst of the oppressive crime and violence, a frail and scared young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with a different eye: the eye of an artist. In the face of impossible odds, his brave ambition to become a professional photographer becomes a window into his world and ultimately his way out! Brent's Note: This DVD is only viewable in Brazilian Portuguese with English subtitles. Don't let that deter you. If you like gritty, stylish crime dramas such as Scarface and GoodFellas, you will like this movie - subtitles and all. |
