City of Men

2002, Show

The series is based on the award-winning Brazilian film City of God, which itself was nominated for Oscars in four categories, including Best Director for Fernando Meireles. Based on the story of two friends, Laranjinha and Acerola, who live adventurous and dangerous lives in a Rio de Janeiro slum, 'City of Men' brings into sharp relief the condition of children and adolescents in these areas, realistically yet with a dose of humor.

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8.2

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6.0

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Critic Season 1 Nds

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...much of the film's edgy mood miraculously survives the transfer.

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Ótimo bom de mais

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Samy Matos

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Horrível 😞😞😞

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In the gritty streets of Rio de Janeiro, two lifelong friends, Acerola and Laranjinha, navigate the harsh realities of growing up in a poor favela. Surrounded by poverty and the lure of drug trafficking, they must confront their own moralities and loyalties as they strive to survive and grow. As they face the challenges of adolescence and adulthood, the duo must make difficult choices that will shape their futures and test their friendship like never before. With a blend of humor and raw realism, City of Men offers a poignant portrayal of life in the slums of Rio de Janeiro.

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