The turbulent Brazilian teenage gangster melodrama City of God (Miramax) takes its title from a legendary slum on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, a suburb that (according to the movie ...

The movie impresses with its gritty and realistic portrayal of the favelas, whose children face an uphill struggle to stay ...

these gangster films are important works that represent the best the genre can offer. Set in the impoverished favelas of Rio de Janeiro, City of God chronicles the rise of organized crime through ...

And if you’re looking for a classic gangster flick to watch from the golden ... (Internal Affairs), France (Mesrine), and Brazil (City Of God) have each elevated the genre over recent years ...