In order to make the whole film more objective and closer to the basis of realism, director Fernando adopted a large number of real performances by non-professional actors. The crew first recruited more than 400 non-professional actors from the streets of Rio, and then selected 200 suitable candidates after training. They were divided into 8 groups according to the differences, and then two months of professional actor courses. Finally, 110 candidates with the best performance from 12 to 19 years old were selected from them, arranged for them to receive 8 months of intensive actor training, and during the training process, they refined the most realistic and most real life, and then integrated them into the script and filming. In the process, the director pays more attention to improvisational performances by non-professional actors, so that the film has a realistic style that is closer to the face of the market.
City of God Casting process
2021-10-18 09:27
Extended Reading
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Noemie 2022-03-25 09:01:05
The film depicting the slums of Rio de Janeiro feels very realistic. It seems to be very heavy, full of black humor. For example, the bully is carrying a gun to take pictures and wants to be in the newspaper, but the seemingly humorous surface is embarrassing. In reality, chaotic communities, shooting everywhere, and wanton killings, even children under ten years old are used to killing people with guns. The city of God, sounds full of love and hope, but actually hurts so much
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Clare 2021-10-20 18:58:57
"The City of God Abandoned by God" is a city where stealing, rape, smuggling, drug trafficking, murder, and robbery are everywhere, because there is no need to steal here, and almost all criminals are underage children. This is a real hell. And a place where humanity is annihilated. Superb editing, rich plot, and suitable soundtrack make up a very good film. What is even more shocking is that this film is adapted from a real story. ★★★★★
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Buscapé: You need more than guts to be a good gangster. You need ideas.
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Buscapé: [after Dadinho kills many people in a motel] That night, Dadinho killed his dream of kill.