City of God

City of God is a gripping tale of life in Rio de Janeiro's crime-ridden favelas. The film follows Rocket, a young man who dreams of becoming a photographer and escaping the cycle of violence.

• The film was shot on location in Rio de Janeiro's poorest areas.
• Most of the cast were not professional actors but actual residents.
• The film is based on actual events and characters.
• Received four Academy Award nominations, including Best Director.
• None of the main actors had previous acting experience.

• It was like a message from God: Honest work doesn't pay.
• We're all workers. Let's not fight, let's talk.
• The City of God, if you run away, they get you. If you stay, they get you too.
• Every day I'd wake up and think, the more I sleep, the less I'll have to eat.
• You need more than guts to be a good gangster. You need ideas.