La Cité de Dieu
2002
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Drama / Crime
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2h10
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2k reviews
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Press4.2/5
Spect.Viewers are captivated by 'City of God's' intense portrayal of life in Rio's favelas, praising its gripping narrative and dynamic character development. The film's raw depiction of violence and gang wars offers a chilling yet fascinating glimpse into the harsh realities of the slums. While some find the violence overwhelming, the majority appreciate the film's authenticity and the compelling journey of its main character aspiring to be a photographer amidst chaos.
👍 Authentic portrayal of favela life
👎 Violence may be too intense for some
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Synopsis
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.
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407 reviews
Un monument cinématographique ✨
Heureusement que mon mec du moment est dans le cinéma c’est un chef d’œuvre
Très bon film, avec des plans incroyables et une ambiance qui nous prend, ça parait presque réel.
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