Thread: YES YES YES they put City of God in theaters
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Old 02-08-2004, 12:23 AM   #9
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It's a Brazilian film about a slum in Rio known as Ciudad dos Dios (City of God), and a bunch of kids who grow up there. It's a true story, which revolves around a gang war involving these kids.

Beautifully shot, and some great acting from the kids (real street urchins apparently). It was one of a number of good Brazilian films that came out in 2002/early 2003, but I've only seen City of God so far.

The director got nominated for an Oscar, but the film didn't get a nod for Best Foreign Picture for some reason.
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