What social issues does "City of God" reflect?

Hyman 2022-03-18 09:01:02

In fact, the most fundamental thing is corruption. The police are the biggest gangsters, and the police and bandits collude. In their eyes, money is more important than life. The corruption of the social atmosphere is the most fundamental reason. The police can control, but they don't want to control it, no matter where the gangs can make money to support the family. In such a high-risk and basic salary industry, it is really difficult to keep the bottom line. Secondly, education is not popularized. Knowledge can change destiny and cognition. It is right for the older brother to keep younger brother away from guns and drugs. Only by studying can you discover that there are many meanings in life, and the world is huge.

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City of God quotes

  • [after seen his pictures printed in the front page of the news by mistake]

    Buscapé: Fuck... I'm dead!

    [cut to slum]

    Zé Pequeno: What's the name of that friend of yours who took this pictures?

    Thiago - Tiago: Buscapé.

    [Enjoying the pictures]

    Zé Pequeno: Buscapé! The guy is good!

  • Zé Pequeno: Where do you want to take the shot? In the hand or in the foot?