Building on a legacy that profoundly shaped national culture, ‘City of God: The Fight Rages On’ had a significant challenge to face: not only honoring the original film’s narrative but also updating the story to reflect more contemporary issues. City of God ‘City of God’ (2002) is a critically acclaimed Brazilian crime drama set in the favelas (slums) of Rio de Janeiro directed by Fernando Meirelles and co-directed by Kátia Lund. The film is based on the 1997 novel of the same name by Paulo Lins, which was inspired by real events of the rise of organized crime in the neighborhood called “Cidade de Deus” (City of God). Based on the work of the original novel’s writer Paulo Lins, the spin-off takes place twenty years after the events of the feature film, in the early 2000s. Based on the memories of Buscapé “Rocket” (Alexandre Rodrigues), the production portrays the impact of conflicts between rival gangs,...
- 9/12/2024
- by Julia Maia
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
The HBO Original series City Of God: The Fight Rages On has been renewed for a second season. A sequel to the award-winning 2002 film, the series had its global debut on Sunday, August 25. Details of the new season will be announced at a later date. The series’ plot follows the characters 20 years after the events of the renowned film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again. The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias and government authorities. However, ... Read more...
- 8/31/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Put down those seasonal lattes. Bravo is serving piping hot tea.
The network has released a trailer teasing all the upcoming drama coming this fall. (Watch below.) In it, we see Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Dorit Kemsley seemingly feuding with Sutton Stracke, while Kyle Richards later storms out of a scene, screaming, “I’m done. I’m not doing this anymore!”
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- 8/31/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
HBO has announced the renewal of its original series, City of God: The Fight Rages On, for a second season following its successful debut on HBO Latino and Max. This series, a sequel to the acclaimed 2002 film, premiered globally on Sunday, August 25. The show’s story picks up 20 years after the original film, […]
HBO’s City of God: The Fight Rages On Renewed for Season 2...
HBO’s City of God: The Fight Rages On Renewed for Season 2...
- 8/30/2024
- by Paul M
- MemorableTV
Peacock Announces “Based on a True Story” Season 2 Premiere, Releases First Look
The Bartletts are back on the case. Peacock has announced the Season 2 premiere date for its hit comedy-thriller series “Based on a True Story,” starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. The series follows Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan (Messina), a married couple feeling the weight of life and work amidst endless bills, marriage squabbles, mounting work pressures, and a baby on the way. But their lives get a shake-up when, spurred by Ava’s passion for true crime, she realizes that plumber-turned-family friend Matt (Tom Bateman) is the serial killer behind a string of unsolved murders in L.A. and the pair blackmail him into co-creating a podcast about his “work.”
Watch the “Based on a True Story” Season 2 date announcement teaser below:
In Season 2, Ava and Nathan are three months into parenthood, and Ava is determined to resist her true-crime obsession,...
The Bartletts are back on the case. Peacock has announced the Season 2 premiere date for its hit comedy-thriller series “Based on a True Story,” starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. The series follows Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan (Messina), a married couple feeling the weight of life and work amidst endless bills, marriage squabbles, mounting work pressures, and a baby on the way. But their lives get a shake-up when, spurred by Ava’s passion for true crime, she realizes that plumber-turned-family friend Matt (Tom Bateman) is the serial killer behind a string of unsolved murders in L.A. and the pair blackmail him into co-creating a podcast about his “work.”
Watch the “Based on a True Story” Season 2 date announcement teaser below:
In Season 2, Ava and Nathan are three months into parenthood, and Ava is determined to resist her true-crime obsession,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
On the heels of its series debut on August 25, HBO has renewed City of God: The Fight Rages On for a second season.
The sequel series follows the characters 20 years after the events of the award-winning 2002 film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again. The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias and government authorities. However, their desire to break this cycle drives the community to unite and confront their oppressors.
The six-episode first season continues with weekly releases every Sunday at 8 pm Et/Pt on HBO Latino and streaming on Max. The second episode will debut on Sunday, September 1.
Directed by Aly Muritiba, the HBO Original series is produced by O2 Filmes, with a script by Maíra Oliveira, Patricia Andrade, and Paulo Lins. On behalf of O2 Filmes,...
The sequel series follows the characters 20 years after the events of the award-winning 2002 film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again. The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias and government authorities. However, their desire to break this cycle drives the community to unite and confront their oppressors.
The six-episode first season continues with weekly releases every Sunday at 8 pm Et/Pt on HBO Latino and streaming on Max. The second episode will debut on Sunday, September 1.
Directed by Aly Muritiba, the HBO Original series is produced by O2 Filmes, with a script by Maíra Oliveira, Patricia Andrade, and Paulo Lins. On behalf of O2 Filmes,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The HBO Original series City of God: The Fight Rages On has been renewed for a second season. The series is a sequel to the award-winning 2002 film.
City of God: The Fight Rages On had its global debut on HBO and Max on Sunday, August 25. Details of the second season will be announced at a later date.
The series’ plot follows the characters 20 years after the events of the renowned film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again.
The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias, and government authorities. However, their desire to break this cycle drives the community to unite and confront their oppressors.
The cast includes Alexandre Rodrigues, Roberta Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, Sabrina Rosa, Kiko Marques, Edson Oliveira, Andréia Horta, Marcos Palmeira, Eli Ferreira, Luellem de Castro,...
City of God: The Fight Rages On had its global debut on HBO and Max on Sunday, August 25. Details of the second season will be announced at a later date.
The series’ plot follows the characters 20 years after the events of the renowned film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again.
The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias, and government authorities. However, their desire to break this cycle drives the community to unite and confront their oppressors.
The cast includes Alexandre Rodrigues, Roberta Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, Sabrina Rosa, Kiko Marques, Edson Oliveira, Andréia Horta, Marcos Palmeira, Eli Ferreira, Luellem de Castro,...
- 8/30/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
“City of God: The Fight Rages On” has been renewed for Season 2.
The news comes just days after the series debuted on HBO Latino and Max on Aug. 25. The six episode first season will continue to drop new episodes weekly on Sundays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. The second episode will air on Sept. 1.
Per the official description, the series “follows the characters 20 years after the events of the renowned film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again. The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias and government authorities. However, their desire to break this cycle drives the community to unite and confront their oppressors.”
Alexandre Rodrigues reprised his role as Wilson from the original “City of God” film, which was itself based on the novel of the same name by Paulo Lins.
The news comes just days after the series debuted on HBO Latino and Max on Aug. 25. The six episode first season will continue to drop new episodes weekly on Sundays at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. The second episode will air on Sept. 1.
Per the official description, the series “follows the characters 20 years after the events of the renowned film, through the lens of Wilson (Rocket), who returns to the community when a young drug dealer’s release from prison puts City of God in dispute once again. The residents end up trapped between drug dealers, militias and government authorities. However, their desire to break this cycle drives the community to unite and confront their oppressors.”
Alexandre Rodrigues reprised his role as Wilson from the original “City of God” film, which was itself based on the novel of the same name by Paulo Lins.
- 8/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It almost invariably is a pet peeve of mine when something’s said to counter a critique, and this might be the first time I’m about to do the same. Most critics’ complaint that City of God: The Fight Rages On isn’t as fiery as the original is practically holding the spin-off accountable for being authentic to the sociopolitical scenario of Brazil. And how ironic is it that when Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund’s film came out, it was widely condemned for fetishizing violence when all it did was stay grounded in reality? And then there’s the factor that, as a 2-hour long movie, City of God could afford to be one kill after another with intervals for other criminal activities. How fair would it be to expect the show to pack just as much punch while also allotting enough time to develop the characters that...
- 8/26/2024
- by Lopamudra Mukherjee
- DMT
City of God: The Fight Rages On is premiering tonight on HBO!
The six-episode original series is set two decades after the events of the 2002 international award-winning film, and premieres at 8:00 p.m. Et on HBO Latino in the U.S. and will be available to stream globally on Max where the platform is available. New episodes will debut Sundays at the same time.
The series includes the return of memorable characters such as Rocket (Wilson), Berenice, Bradock, Cinthia, Barbantinho and Melonhead, as well as new faces, including Jerusa, Lígia and Genivaldo Curió.
Keep reading to find out more…
Stars include Alexandre Rodrigues, Roberta Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, Sabrina Rosa, Kiko Marques, Edson Oliveira, Andréia Horta, Marcos Palmeira, Eli Ferreira, Luellem de Castro, Jefferson Brasil, Otávio Linhares, Rafael Lozano, Leandro Daniel, Luiz Bertazzo and debuting talents from communities in Rio de Janeiro such as Cidade de Deus, Vidigal and Mangueira.
The six-episode original series is set two decades after the events of the 2002 international award-winning film, and premieres at 8:00 p.m. Et on HBO Latino in the U.S. and will be available to stream globally on Max where the platform is available. New episodes will debut Sundays at the same time.
The series includes the return of memorable characters such as Rocket (Wilson), Berenice, Bradock, Cinthia, Barbantinho and Melonhead, as well as new faces, including Jerusa, Lígia and Genivaldo Curió.
Keep reading to find out more…
Stars include Alexandre Rodrigues, Roberta Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, Sabrina Rosa, Kiko Marques, Edson Oliveira, Andréia Horta, Marcos Palmeira, Eli Ferreira, Luellem de Castro, Jefferson Brasil, Otávio Linhares, Rafael Lozano, Leandro Daniel, Luiz Bertazzo and debuting talents from communities in Rio de Janeiro such as Cidade de Deus, Vidigal and Mangueira.
- 8/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
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With over 500 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 8/24/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
When Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund’s City of God came out in 2002, it was generally acclaimed — countless Top 10 lists, four Oscar nominations, etc. But it did not go without criticism. There were some who found the violent coming-of-age drama to be exploitative, fetishizing poverty and crime in the Brazilian favelas without digging deeper than misery.
In very meta terms, it’s a duality that haunts the lead of HBO Latino and Max’s new spinoff series, City of God: The Fight Rages On. Wilson (Alexandre Rodrigues) grew up in the sprawling lower-income suburbs of Rio de Janeiro and, after watching many of his friends and rivals die in the film’s escalating violence, found his escape through his camera. Though he’s become one of the country’s most famous photojournalists, even he’s exhausted by how much of his success has come from capturing images of death.
Wilson...
In very meta terms, it’s a duality that haunts the lead of HBO Latino and Max’s new spinoff series, City of God: The Fight Rages On. Wilson (Alexandre Rodrigues) grew up in the sprawling lower-income suburbs of Rio de Janeiro and, after watching many of his friends and rivals die in the film’s escalating violence, found his escape through his camera. Though he’s become one of the country’s most famous photojournalists, even he’s exhausted by how much of his success has come from capturing images of death.
Wilson...
- 8/23/2024
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The HBO series Industry returns for a third season on Aug. 11, with Game of Thrones‘ Kit Harington joining the cast. The series follows a cast of characters caught up in the cutthroat world of high finance in London as they determine whether they will thrive or crumble under the pressure.
Rick and Morty: The Anime will be available on Max this month for fans looking for something to tide them over until Rick and Morty season 8.
Another notable new release this month is the documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes. Formulated with newly recovered interviews and unprecedented access to the actor’s personal archive, this documentary claims to be Elizabeth Taylor’s story from her perspective.
Here’s everything coming to HBO and Max in August.
HBO and Max New Releases – August 2024
August 1
3 Days to Kill (2014)
A Bigger Splash (2016)
Amelie (2001)
Arthur (2011)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Blackthorn (2011)
Brick Mansions (2014)
Down Terrace (2010)
Forever My Girl...
Rick and Morty: The Anime will be available on Max this month for fans looking for something to tide them over until Rick and Morty season 8.
Another notable new release this month is the documentary Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes. Formulated with newly recovered interviews and unprecedented access to the actor’s personal archive, this documentary claims to be Elizabeth Taylor’s story from her perspective.
Here’s everything coming to HBO and Max in August.
HBO and Max New Releases – August 2024
August 1
3 Days to Kill (2014)
A Bigger Splash (2016)
Amelie (2001)
Arthur (2011)
Beetlejuice (1988)
Blackthorn (2011)
Brick Mansions (2014)
Down Terrace (2010)
Forever My Girl...
- 8/1/2024
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Beat the summer heat with the latest additions at Max! This August, truth is stranger than fiction, and HBO will premiere multiple documentary series and films, including the four-part Original “Chimp Crazy,” a new installment of the Emmy-winning “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears,” and the streaming premiere of the recent Cannes and Tribeca entrant “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes.”
The rest of the month at Max includes the Season 3 premiere of the HBO/BBC One finance industry drama “Industry,” returning after a two-year hiatus, and the surprise “City of God” follow-up series “City of God: The Fight Rages On.” All of the new titles, from new series premieres to classic films joining the library, as well as any new games and matches available this month on Bleacher Report, will be available on either an ad-supported Max plan beginning at $9.99 per month or an ad-free plan beginning at $16.99 per month.
The rest of the month at Max includes the Season 3 premiere of the HBO/BBC One finance industry drama “Industry,” returning after a two-year hiatus, and the surprise “City of God” follow-up series “City of God: The Fight Rages On.” All of the new titles, from new series premieres to classic films joining the library, as well as any new games and matches available this month on Bleacher Report, will be available on either an ad-supported Max plan beginning at $9.99 per month or an ad-free plan beginning at $16.99 per month.
- 7/30/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
As House of the Dragon Season 2 comes to an end on August 4, Max subscribers will be wondering about what’s next. The Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service has a lot to offer in the upcoming month including as many classic and new content comes out on the service. Just like every month there is a lot of content on the way and just like every month, we have sorted out the best movies and TV shows you should invest your time in. So, here are the 7 best movies and TV shows coming to Max in August 2024.
Beetlejuice (August 1)
Beetlejuice is a fantasy comedy horror movie directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay co-written by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren. The 1988 film follows the story of a ghost married couple Barbara and Adam, who lead a peaceful life but when their house gets sold to new people, they call on the...
Beetlejuice (August 1)
Beetlejuice is a fantasy comedy horror movie directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay co-written by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren. The 1988 film follows the story of a ghost married couple Barbara and Adam, who lead a peaceful life but when their house gets sold to new people, they call on the...
- 7/28/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
City Of God: The Fight Rages On is a television sequel to the acclaimed 2002 film, City Of God. Here’s the trailer.
City Of God is a modern classic, insofar as 2002 can be considered modern. Written by Bráulio Mantovani and directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, the film received praise for its stark depiction of the lives of its characters and for filming in real favelas in Rio de Janeiro. It went on to be nominated for four Oscars and is often cited as one of the best films of the 21st century.
A spin-off television drama, City Of Men, ran for four series in 2002 to 2005, which was adapted into a film in 2007.
Back in the present, City Of God: The Fight Rages On is described as a direct sequel to the film, with Alexandre Rodrigues – who played budding photographer Rocket in the original 2002 film – reprising his role.
The...
City Of God is a modern classic, insofar as 2002 can be considered modern. Written by Bráulio Mantovani and directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, the film received praise for its stark depiction of the lives of its characters and for filming in real favelas in Rio de Janeiro. It went on to be nominated for four Oscars and is often cited as one of the best films of the 21st century.
A spin-off television drama, City Of Men, ran for four series in 2002 to 2005, which was adapted into a film in 2007.
Back in the present, City Of God: The Fight Rages On is described as a direct sequel to the film, with Alexandre Rodrigues – who played budding photographer Rocket in the original 2002 film – reprising his role.
The...
- 7/26/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
“City of God: The Fight Rages On” is a 6-episode sequel to a 2002 ‘crime drama’ series, directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, starring Alexandre Rodrigues, Roberta Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, Sabrina Rosa, Kiko Marques, Edson Oliveira, Andréia Horta, Marcos Palmeira, Eli Ferreira, Luellem de Castro, Jefferson Brasil, Otávio Linhares, Rafael Lozano, Leandro Daniel, and Luiz Bertazzo, streaming August 25, 2024 on Max:
“…two decades have passed as a photojournalist finds himself dropped into an ongoing drug war. The battle for control over the ‘City of God’ rages on, as ‘Rocket’ finds himself caught up in a daily fight that only seems to escalate.
“Then a young drug dealer from prison puts ‘Cidade de Deus’ right back into conflict. As residents become ensnared between drug traffickers, militias and public authorities, the need to escape this cycle makes the community unite to face the oppression…”
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“…two decades have passed as a photojournalist finds himself dropped into an ongoing drug war. The battle for control over the ‘City of God’ rages on, as ‘Rocket’ finds himself caught up in a daily fight that only seems to escalate.
“Then a young drug dealer from prison puts ‘Cidade de Deus’ right back into conflict. As residents become ensnared between drug traffickers, militias and public authorities, the need to escape this cycle makes the community unite to face the oppression…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 7/25/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Someone needs to tell this story." HBO has revealed the first official trailer for a streaming series called City of God: The Fight Rages On, a long-awaited legacy sequel to the iconic masterpiece Brazilian film City of God (from 2002). There was already a sort-of-sequel made in 2007 called City of Men, but it had mixed reviews and didn't make much of an impact. This new series follows the very same kid, Rocket (aka Buscapé), and stars Alexandre Rodrigues bringing him back 22 years after starring in the original. The series will follow in the footsteps of the film by Fernando Meirelles and will also be based on Paulo Lins’ book "City of God”. It's set two decades after that of the original, following the current lives of the characters seen in the 2002 film – showing what happened to them. With excerpts used in flashbacks to reconstruct memories and affective recollections. The cast includes: Roberta Rodrigues,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The I.P. proverb remains true: if you’ve got a popular film brand, a spin-off on television seems inevitable. While it’s more than 20 years later, “City Of God: The Fight Rages On” is a spin-off series based on the Oscar-nominated “City Of God” crime thriller which launched the career of Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles (though it was also co-directed by Kátia Lund).
Continue reading ‘City Of God’ Trailer: ‘The Fight Rages On’ In New TV Spin-Off Of Beloved Oscar-Winning Film at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘City Of God’ Trailer: ‘The Fight Rages On’ In New TV Spin-Off Of Beloved Oscar-Winning Film at The Playlist.
- 7/25/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in August. The Max August 2024 lineup includes season three of the HBO Original Industry and the HBO Original City of God: The Fight Rages On.
The August schedule also includes the sports documentary series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears and the documentaries Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes and Chimp Crazy. A curated list of horror films and series is also available.
Featured Programming
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Original Documentary)
Debuts August 3 at 8 p.m. Et
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes allows Elizabeth Taylor’s own voice to narrate her story, inviting audiences to rediscover not just a megastar of Hollywood’s Golden Age but a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame, personal identity, and public scrutiny on a global stage from early childhood.
The August schedule also includes the sports documentary series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears and the documentaries Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes and Chimp Crazy. A curated list of horror films and series is also available.
Featured Programming
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Original Documentary)
Debuts August 3 at 8 p.m. Et
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes allows Elizabeth Taylor’s own voice to narrate her story, inviting audiences to rediscover not just a megastar of Hollywood’s Golden Age but a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame, personal identity, and public scrutiny on a global stage from early childhood.
- 7/24/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Max has just announced that the HBO Original series City of God: The Fight Rages On will premiere on Sunday, August 25, on HBO Latino in the U.S. and will be available to stream globally on Max, where the platform is available.
Produced by O2 Filmes, the series takes place two decades after the events of the internationally award-winning film. The six episodes will be released weekly every Sunday until September 29th.
City of God: The Fight Rages On
City of God: The Fight Rages On is an adapted continuation of Paulo Lins’s literary work and tells the story of its characters, taking the work of the photographer Buscapé as a starting point. The plot unfolds in the early 2000s when the release of a young drug dealer from prison puts Cidade de Deus back into dispute.
Residents find themselves trapped between drug traffickers, militias, and public authorities, but...
Produced by O2 Filmes, the series takes place two decades after the events of the internationally award-winning film. The six episodes will be released weekly every Sunday until September 29th.
City of God: The Fight Rages On
City of God: The Fight Rages On is an adapted continuation of Paulo Lins’s literary work and tells the story of its characters, taking the work of the photographer Buscapé as a starting point. The plot unfolds in the early 2000s when the release of a young drug dealer from prison puts Cidade de Deus back into dispute.
Residents find themselves trapped between drug traffickers, militias, and public authorities, but...
- 7/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
"City of God" is so much more than just Brazil's answer to "GoodFellas,". One of the most acclaimed Brazilian films of all time, Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund's 2001 masterpiece is a portrait of Rio de Janeiro and its reality, the ugly and the beautiful sides of it. Set in the favelas of Rio in the '70s, the film centers on two men, each following a different path they say is forced on them by their Dickensian circumstances. One becomes a photographer documenting the drug-related violence that is rapidly increasing in the neighborhood, while the other becomes an ambitious drug dealer climbing the ladder.
In addition to gathering universal acclaim for its acting, cinematography, writing and portrayal of the favelas, "City of God" also got four nominations at the Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director. Now, over 20 years after the release of the original, Max has announced a sequel series.
In addition to gathering universal acclaim for its acting, cinematography, writing and portrayal of the favelas, "City of God" also got four nominations at the Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director. Now, over 20 years after the release of the original, Max has announced a sequel series.
- 5/29/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
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