EP. 10 - CITY OF GOD (2002)

The Flick Files · Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 6m

Crime. Chaos. Cameras. Crazy children. We are breaking down one of the most electric films ever put to screen. Join us as we discuss "City of God".

Recorded: 02.25.2026

- Flick Details -

Country of Origin: Brazil, France

Release Date: Feb 13, 2004

Run Time: 2 Hr 10 Min

Director: Katya Lund, Fernando Meirelles

Genre: Coming of age, gangster, political drama

Rating and Why: R for obvious reasons

Film Location(s): Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Budget: 3.3M

Box Office: 88K opening weekend US & Canada, 30.6M worldwide

Awards: 4 Oscars nominations - director, adapted screenplay, cinematography, editing…