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City of God

Cidade de Deus2002

If you run, the beast catches you; if you stay, the beast eats you.

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
August 30, 2002
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken languages
Portuguese
Countries
Brazil, France
Cinematography
César Charlone
Budget
$3,300,000
Revenue
$30,641,770
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