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City of God

Apollo Movie Guide's Review City of God
(aka Cidade de Deus)

Apollo Score: Apollo Score: 87. Click for an explanation of the scoring system.

Readers' Rating: 91/100

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City of God

Summary

Based on actual events described in Paula Lins’ novel, this is a story of poverty, hopelessness and violence in a Rio de Janeiro urban ‘renewal’ project. The development of several boys into young men is followed is this film by directors Katia Lund and Fernando Meirelles.

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2003
Brazil, France, USA
135 minutes
Studio/distributor: Miramax

Rated R for strong brutal violence, sexuality, drug content and language.

Full ReviewRead the full review by Brian Webster Apollo Score: 87

A tremendous, skilfully composed film that impresses with its artistry and quirkiness while smacking you in the solar plexus with its message. - Brian Webster

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