
The film, directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund, tells the story of two boys growing up in in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro and how their live's take different paths: one becomes a photographer, the other a drug dealer.
Released in 2003, the film received four Academy Award nominations in 2004 for Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Writing.


5 Comments
Maureen | December 13, 2011 10:15 AM
Great Film!! I have recommended this film to so many of friends, many thought I was crazy cause they were just not into subtitled films... After seeing this film, they now watch subtitled films & many look forward to my recommendations.
@Shimadanilo, thanks for mentioning Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (Tropa de Elite 2: o inimigo agora é outro), looking forward to watching it and passing it on to others
Quentin | December 13, 2011 1:57 AM
One of the greatest ever...
@Shimadanilo | December 12, 2011 10:07 PM
I'm very happy to see comments about a movie of my country on this site. City of God (Cidade de Deus) is a great movie. It is as good as Elite Squad: The Enemy Within (Tropa de Elite 2: o inimigo agora é outro). Thanks! Obrigado!
Zeus | December 12, 2011 7:34 PM
Love this film.