Cidade de Deus

"City of God" (Cidade de Deus) is a critically acclaimed Brazilian film that depicts life in the impoverished neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro from the 1960s to the 1980s. It portrays how violence, poverty, and social inequality influence residents, especially young people, often leading them into drug gangs and crime. Through compelling storytelling and vivid characters, the film highlights the cycle of poverty and the challenges of youth caught in these environments, offering a powerful, realistic look at urban life and the struggles for survival and hope amid chaos.