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City of God

Opens on August 30

Director: Fernando Meirelles Run Time: 130 min. Release Year: 2002 Language: Portuguese

Starring: Alexandre Rodrigues, Jonathan Haagensen, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Seu Jorge

1970s, Rio De Janeiro. Fifteen miles from paradise, two young men of the favelas find that in the battle between rich and poor, there is no right or wrong. A relentless, bloody masterpiece from start to finish, it’s no wonder this Brazilian arthouse smash stands as one of the touchstones of world cinema, going on to spawn sequel series. Based on the autobiographical novel by Paulo Lins.

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