City of God - Ten Years Later
(Cidade de deus -10 anos depois)
Cavi Borges, Luciano Vidigal | Documentary
2013 | 70 minutes | Brazil
An investigation into the fate of the young actors who participated in the award winning film City of God, directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund, featuring actress Alice Braga (Queen of the South) and musician and actor Seu Jorge, among others.
Synopsis
City of God - 10 Years Later investigates the fate of the young actors who participated in the award winning film City of God, directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund. The documentary shows how their lives unfolded after the film’s worldwide success. The film includes the participation of the actors who portrayed Dadinho, Bené, and Li'l Zé, as well as the actress Alice Braga (Queen of the South) and musician and actor Seu Jorge.
Reviews
"[A] well-made tribute... A strong optional purchase." — P. Hall, Video Librarian
"More than just a film about a film, the documentary underscores how Brazil has lifted millions out of poverty during the past decade while at the same time leaving many behind." — Stephen Kurczy, CS Monitor
Citation
Main credits
Vidigal, Luciano (film director)
Vidigal, Luciano (screenwriter)
Borges, Caví (film director)
Borges, Caví (screenwriter)
Sampaio, André (screenwriter)
Other credits
Cinematography, Arthur Sherman, Vinicius Brum; editor, André Sampaio; music, Gabriel Muzak.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Afro-Latin Studies
Cinema Studies
Classic Films
Criminal Justice
Culture + Identity
Labor Studies
Latin American Studies
Sociology
South America
Urban Studies
Youth
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Cine Favela Rio Janeiro - Best Film
Mostra Tiradentes Brazil - Best Film, Popular Jury
Triunfo Film Festival Brazil - Best Editing and Best Sound
Sergipe Film Festival - Best Film
Miami International Film Festival
Brazilian Film Festival of NY
DIRECTOR: Cavi Borges, Luciano Vidigal
NATIONALITY: Brazil
YEAR: 2013
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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