Directors: Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund
Based on Paulo Lins' nonfiction novel
of The slums, in the early 1980s, this slum became the most dangerous place in Rio de Janeiro. This is a "god-forgotten corner", and the government has completely ignored it. Although young people at this time wandered on the fringes of society, they were still willing to obey strict house rules. In the 1970s and 1980s, these low-level teenagers began to gather into gangs to carry out large-scale organized crime and drug arms trade, and control the entire community. This is the so-called "City of God", which is also \"The City of Hell\" ".
After the film was released, director Merrills was dubbed the "Martin Scorsese of Brazil", but in many ways, this film was better than Martin Scorsese's films of the same type. The most brutal gangster movie in history, [City of God] amazingly, gorgeously and truly shows the slum gangsters in the background of the times. Their bloody violence and the cruelty of their living conditions will always surpass your imagination. Also, the intense black humor in the film won't let your nerves relax.
The editing and structure of the film is unique, and its characters are numerous and intricate. You may need to watch it a second time to fully appreciate the unique charm of the film in countless details. However, the first time, you Can't breathe, deeply shocked. Despair leads to cruel violence, and sin is inevitable. In front of this "City of God", you may choose to retreat, but you cannot escape.
In October last year, the big Brazilian drug lords nicknamed "Madman" and the little "Freddie Seashore" forced schools, shops, buses, banks, etc. to stop normal operations throughout Rio de Janeiro. Released at this time, it has become the most popular film in Brazil for 30 years. The Brazilian government's disregard for the current situation made the documentary spirit of the film even more valuable. One of the presidential candidates at the time (the current president of Brazil) Silva even publicly asked the then president Cardoso to watch the film, saying that the film made him "determined". Changing social and public safety policies". The film reminds Brazilians of a forgotten corner that should not be forgotten - "a black hole in the Brazilian conscience".
When I was chatting with a Brazilian friend of mine, she said: It\'s sad but true...
My Rating: A+ (Magnificent!)
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