City of God, City of Pain

Brooke 2021-10-19 09:56:32

In Brazil, there is a "City of God", but there is neither a God nor a city.

The "City of God" is nothing but a slum in the southwestern part of the Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro. The Guanabara state government established this slum in 1960 to transfer the poor from the city center to the suburbs. The focus of the movie "City of God" is precisely the history of the rise and fall of gangs that occurred in this slum in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name published by Paul Lins in 1997. Paul himself moved to live in this slum when he was seven years old. Fortunately, he finally escaped and became a writer. Of course, what brought him great reputation and career achievement was precisely what he did his best to escape from, flooded with Drugs, gangs, and the "City of God". It's really ironic!

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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

  • 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. ★★★★★

City of God quotes

  • Zé Pequeno: [after snorting a line and seeing Knockout Ned's photograph in one of the center pages of a newspaper] Motherfucker!I'm the boss around here but he gets his picture in the paper! Have you found my photo in there?

  • [first lines]

    Zé Pequeno: Whoa, the chicken ran away. Get that chicken, dude!