In the midst of the streets of the world's most notorious slum, Rio de Janeiro's "City of God," a frail and scared young boy will grow up to discover that he can view the harsh realities of his surroundings with a different eye: the eye of an artist. 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.
Type: Feature FilmLength: 130 minutes
Year: 2003
Audio Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: English
Themes: Brazil, Drama, Social Issues
Director(s): Fernando Meirelles
