city of god

• 3 themes of city of god

  violence

  gender

  coming of age story
• what is rockets weapon?

  his camera
• what does Rockets camera represent?

  the truth
• "if you run the beast will catch you, if you stay the beast eats you"
• what is the opening shot of COG? and what dose it mean

  the sharpening of a knife, and it established a dangerous setting and the violence that will be in the movie, makes audience feel uncomfortable
• who directed COG?

  Merielles
• if you run the beast catches you, if you stay, it eats you"


  COG tagline
• i smoke a snort, i've killed, i'm a man


  Steak and fries
• if you run the beast catches you, if you stay the beast eats you


  tagline
• honestly doesn't pay

  rocket
• cycles of violence
• how is the kuleshov effect used in the opening scene 


  to create meaning
• City of God

  A real-life slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where the film takes place
• Fernando Meirelles

  The director of the film City of God
• Organized Crime

  The illegal activities and criminal organizations that rise to power in the City of God slum
• Buscapé

  The main character of the film City of God, from whom the story follows from childhood to adulthood
• Lil' Zé

  A popular and ruthless gang leader who rose to power through violence and intimidation
• Benny

  A young boy who becomes involved with the gangs and is forced to make difficult choices
• Buscapé

  The main character, a young boy who faces many challenges growing up in the slum and eventually becomes a photographer
• Drugs and gang violence

  The rise of these issues is central to the film's story and themes
• Non-linear plot

  The film jumps back and forth in time, presenting events out of chronological order
• Cultural significance

  The film helped to raise awareness about the issues faced by marginalized communities in Brazil and other countries, and has been widely celebrated for its portrayal of urban poverty
• Golden Lion Award

  City of God was the first Brazilian film to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, a prestigious award that recognized the film's excellence
• Fast-paced editing

  The film's use of fast-paced editing and pulsating music helped to create a sense of energy and tension, drawing the audience into the world of the characters
• Handheld camerawork

  The film's use of handheld camerawork and natural lighting added to the sense of realism, making the audience feel like they're right there in the midst of the action
• Impact

  The film's success raised awareness about the issues faced by marginalized communities in Brazil and other countries, and paved the way for other Brazilian films to be produced and distributed internationally
• Alexandre Rodrigues

  The actor who played Buscapé, a local musician who was discovered by the film's casting director
• Budget

  The film's budget was relatively low, around $3 million, but the crew made the most of it through creative camera work and editing
• Paulo Lins

  The novelist who wrote the book City of God, on which the film is based
• Location shooting

  The film was shot on location in the City of God slum in Rio de Janeiro, using local cast members and crew
• Fernando Meirelles

  The director of City of God, who worked closely with novelist Paulo Lins to bring the story to life
• Youth and Identity

  The film explores the struggles of young people in the slum, who are trying to find their identities and place in the world
• Poverty and Inequality

  The film highlights the stark contrasts between poverty and inequality in the city, and how it affects the characters
• Hope and Redemption

  The film offers a message of hope and redemption, as the characters find ways to escape their circumstances
• Adaptation and Survival


  The film explores how the characters adapt to and survive in the harsh environment of the slum
• City of God

  A symbol of poverty, neglect, and resilience, as the slum itself can be seen as a symbol of the struggles and challenges faced by its residents
• Chicken Hawk

  A symbol of survival and adaptation, as it is a bird that can be seen as a scavenger, but also as a protector of its territory
• Buscapé's Photography

  A symbol of Buscapé's ability to capture and express the beauty and tragedy of life in the slum, as well as his own personal growth and development
• Influence on other Filmmakers

  The film's success has been cited as an influence by many other filmmakers, including directors such as Alejandro González Iñárritu and Denis Villeneuve
• Brazilian Cinema

  City of God was a major influence on the Brazilian film industry, helping to establish Rio de Janeiro as a new hub for filmmaking