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"Ciudad de Dios" is set in the 1970s and 1980s in the favela of Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro. The film is loosely based on the true story of the rise and fall of a notorious gang leader, played by Alexandre Rodrigues. Through the eyes of a young photographer, Buscapé (played by Seu Jorge), the film chronicles the transformation of the favela from a peaceful community to a violent and lawless territory.

It is widely considered one of the greatest foreign-language films ever made, currently holding a high ranking on the IMDb Top 250 .