i have be study brazilian cinema since 2004 and when i stumble onto cidade de deus or city of god . let me tell you something and this movie be probably as good or good than city of god . the acting and cinematography and music supervision make this movie a unique experience . i have not be to brazil yet and but this movie present the harsh reality that be beset before the citizen of são paulo . i recommend this movie if you enjoy good cinema . this movie be disturb and you may feel a bit despondent after watch it . something you want to watch and but nothing you want to go to sleep on .