City of God is a 2002 Brazilian epic crime film directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund.
The film features a cast including Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Jonathan and Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Daniel Zettel, Seu Jorge, and the film debut of Alice Braga. Most of the actors were actual residents of favelas such as Vidigal and Cidade de Deus itself.
City of God received widespread critical acclaim and earned four nominations at the 76th Academy Awards.
The score to the film composed by Antonio Pinto and Ed Córtes. It was followed by two remix albums.