2004
Academy Awards
0Wins
4Noms
Nom2004
Cinematography
Cesar Charlone
Nom2004
Directing
Fernando Meirelles
Nom2004
Film Editing
Daniel Rezende
Nom2004
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Screenplay by Braulio Mantovani
City of God
Cidade de Deus
20022h 9mPortuguese
Accolades
4Oscar
Nominations1Golden Globe
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Synopsis
In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.
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Details
Genres
DramaCrime
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Awards & Recognition
Award Recognition
5
Nominations
4 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Nominated
- Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
- Cinematography · Cesar Charlone
- Directing · Fernando Meirelles
- Film Editing · Daniel Rezende
- Writing (Adapted Screenplay) · Screenplay by Braulio Mantovani
Full award breakdown
2003
Golden Globes
0Wins
1Noms
Nom2003
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
City of God
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