City Of God (Cidade De Deus)
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Release
- 2002
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Synopsis
The streets of the world's most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro's City of God, are a place where combat photographers fear to tread, police rarely go and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. In the midst of the oppressive crime and violence, a young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with an artistic eye. In the face of impossible odds, his brave ambition to become a professional photographer becomes a window into his world and ultimately his way out.
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Awards
2002 Toronto International Film Festival
Winner
- Visions Award
Awards
2003 Golden Globes
Nominated
- Best Foreign Language Film
Awards
2004 Academy Awards
Nominated
- Best Screenplay - Adaptation
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Best Director