Movie "City of God" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "City of God"

Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a housing project built in the 1960's that—in the early 80's—became one of the most dangerous places in Rio de Janeiro. The tale tells the stories of many characters whose lives sometimes intersect. However, all is seen through the eyes of a singular narrator: Busca-Pé, a poor black youth too frail and scared to become an outlaw but also to smart to be content with underpaid, menial jobs. He grows up in a very violent environment. The odds are all against him. But Busca-Pé soon discovers that he can see reality differently than others. His redemption is that he's been given an artist's point of view as a keen-eyed photographer. As Busca-Pé is not the real protagonist of the film—only the narrator—he is not the one who makes the decisions that will determine the sequence of events. Nevertheless, not only his life is attached to what happens in the story, but it is also through Busca-Pé's perspective of life that one can understand the complicated layers and humanity of a world, apparently condemned to endless violence.

Starring actors in "City of God" movie:

Alexandre Rodrigues as a character Buscapé - Rocket Alexandre Rodrigues starred only in the movie "City of God"

Leandro Firmino as a character Zé Pequeno - Li'l Zé Leandro Firmino starred only in the movie "City of God"

Phellipe Haagensen as a character Bené - Benny Phellipe Haagensen starred only in the movie "City of God"

Douglas Silva as a character Dadinho - Li'l Dice Douglas Silva starred only in the movie "City of God"

Jonathan Haagensen as a character Cabeleira - Shaggy Jonathan Haagensen starred only in the movie "City of God"

Matheus Nachtergaele as a character Sandro Cenoura - Carrot Matheus Nachtergaele starred only in the movie "City of God"

Seu Jorge as a character Mané Galinha - Knockout Ned Seu Jorge also starred in the next movies: "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" in a role of Pelé dos Santos; "The Escapist" in a role of Viv Batista;

Jefechander Suplino as a character Alicate - Clipper Jefechander Suplino starred only in the movie "City of God"

Alice Braga as a character Angélica Alice Braga also starred in the next movies: "Crossing Over" in a role of Mireya; "Repo Men" in a role of Beth;

Emerson Gomes as a character Barbantinho - Stringy Emerson Gomes starred only in the movie "City of God"

Edson Oliveira as a character Barbantinho Adulto - Older Stringy Edson Oliveira starred only in the movie "City of God"

Michel de Souza as a character Bené Criança - Young Benny Michel de Souza starred only in the movie "City of God"

Roberta Rodrigues as a character Berenice - Bernice Roberta Rodrigues starred only in the movie "City of God"

Luis Otávio as a character Buscapé Criança - Young Rocket Luis Otávio starred only in the movie "City of God"

Maurício Marques as a character Cabeção - Melonhead Maurício Marques starred only in the movie "City of God"