City Of God (Cidade de Deus) [2002]

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City of God is based on a true story that takes place in the 60's where in the slums of Rio De Janeiro two boys growing up in the neighborhood take on different paths in life. The story is told through eyes of Buscape, a poor young fisherman's son who dreams of becoming a photographer one day. His story narrates the violence and corruption surrounding the city and the rise and fall of one of the city's most notorious boss'. Li'l Ze. As war wages on the streets Buscape's only way out of this violent life is to expose its brutality the world through his pictures. Along the way the lives of other are put into perspective as their stories intersect with the events that take place.

Imdb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0317248/

Wow, this movie is freaking awesome. Although the language isn't English but trust me after 30 mins you don't even feel the difference.
This movie was recommended by tehconnection folks and it's also imdb boards favorite. I watched it 15 mins ago and trust me I was expecting normal action etc. But boy I was wrong.

Fucking brilliant story and the way it was told is really unique and fantastic. I don't know how I missed this movie before. In short the movie is inspirational and truly a master piece.

Definitely worth watching again and again.


Highly recommended!