"Cidade dos Homens" (2002) TV series 2002-2005

User Rating:

8.6/10   

Writers:

Guel Arraes (2002)
Regina Casé (2002-2005)
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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Plot:

In this original variation on the Latin American telenovela (slow, emotional soap), life in Rio de Janeiro...

Plot Keywords:

Violence | Brasilia | Father Son Relationship | City Of God | Slum

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Darlan Cunha	...	Laranjinha / ... (19 episodes, 2002-2005)
Douglas Silva	...	Acerola / ... (19 episodes, 2002-2005)
Phellipe Haagensen	...	Espeto (9 episodes, 2002-2004)
Camila Monteiro	...	Cristiane (9 episodes, 2003-2005)
Jonathan Haagensen	...	Madrugadão (8 episodes, 2002-2005)

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Series Directed by
Regina Casé		(4 episodes, 2002-2005)
Fernando Meirelles		(4 episodes, 2002-2005)
Kátia Lund		(3 episodes, 2002-2003)
Paulo Morelli		(3 episodes, 2004)
Paulo Lins		(2 episodes, 2002)
Philippe Barcinski		(2 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Writing credits
Paulo Morelli		(5 episodes, 2003-2005)
Leandro Saraiva		(4 episodes, 2004)
Jorge Furtado		(3 episodes, 2002-2005)
George Moura		(3 episodes, 2003-2005)
Newton Cannito		(3 episodes, 2004)
Guel Arraes		(2 episodes, 2002-2005)
Fernando Meirelles		(2 episodes, 2002-2005)
Regina Casé		(1 episode, 2002-2005)
César Charlone		(1 episode, 2002-2003)
Kátia Lund		(unknown episodes, 2002-2003)
Melanie Dimantas		(unknown episodes)
Paulo Lins		(unknown episodes)
Bráulio Mantovani		(unknown episodes)
Elena Soarez		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Bel Berlinck	....	producer (20 episodes, 2002-2005)
Fernando Meirelles	....	producer (20 episodes, 2002-2005)
João Ricardo	....	assistant producer (2 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Original Music by
Luciano Kurban		(1 episode, 2005)
Ed Cortês		(unknown episodes)
Paul Mounsey		(unknown episodes)
Antonio Pinto		(unknown episodes)
Beto Villares		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Mauro Pinheiro Jr.		(2 episodes, 2005)
Adriano Goldman		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Gustavo Giani		(4 episodes, 2003-2004)
Pedro Amorim		(2 episodes, 2004)

Series Casting by
Patricia Faria		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Production Design by
Rafael Ronconi		(18 episodes, 2002-2005)

Series Costume Design by
Paula Iglecio		(1 episode, 2004)

Series Production Management
Antônio Irivan de Souza	....	production manager (1 episode, 2004)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Dayse Amaral Dias	....	first assistant director (1 episode, 2005)
Cecília Amado	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes, 2005)

Series Sound Department
Simone Alves	....	dialogue editor (9 episodes, 2004-2005)
Fernando Lobo	....	foley mixer (6 episodes, 2004-2005)
Roger Hands	....	foley artist (4 episodes, 2005)
Antonio Mac-Dowell	....	foley editor (4 episodes, 2005)
Rodrigo Jota	....	bg editor (unknown episodes)
Alessandro Laroca	....	sound re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor (unknown episodes)
Eduardo Virmond Lima	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Pedro Serrão	....	first assistant camera (4 episodes, 2002)
Pedro Moraes	....	video assist operator (2 episodes, 2002)

Series Editorial Department
Patrícia Nelly	....	post-production producer (5 episodes, 2005)

Series Music Department
Gui Amabis	....	additional music crew / music score programmer (4 episodes, 2003-2005)

Production Companies

• Globo Filmes

Distributors

• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (2004) (UK) (TV) (BBC 4)
• Madman Entertainment (2005) (Australia) (all media)
• Optimum Releasing (2004) (UK) (DVD)
• Rede Globo de Televisão (2002) (Brazil) (TV)
• Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
• Som Livre (Brazil) (DVD)
• Sundance Channel (2006) (USA) (TV)

Other Companies

• Marcella C. Public Relations  DVD publicity

Also Known As:

"City of Men" (International: English title) (literal title) (UK) (USA) (literal English title)
"City of Men" (Finland) (DVD title) [fi]
"La cité des hommes" (France) [fr]
"Människornas stad" (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Netherlands:16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-11 | South Africa:16LV | New Zealand:M | Brazil:16 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Company:

Globo Filmes

Trivia:

Laranjinha's real name is Uólace da Silva. Acerola's real name is Luis Claudio Cunha.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Cidade dos Homens (2007)

Soundtrack:

To feia mas to na moda

great stuff

I've just seen the first two episodes after buying the UK edition of this amazing mini-series. Of course I watched the Film "City Of God" and thats how I came to hear of this. For those who say the series isn't as good as the film I don't think it should be compared to the film...sure it shares many things with the film, specially the humour and cinematic style but lets judge this on its own as it's NOT a film.

The music is excellent, the acting (especially Douglas Silva) is superb, and the cinematography is beautiful. The two episodes I've seen are brilliantly structured and I can't wait to see the rest...I only wish there were more episodes in each series (only 4 in the 1st and 5 in the 2nd). A pleasant surprise is the occasional computer animated sequence based on the narrative or what Silva's character is imagining..these are implemented so well that they really add to the atmosphere and feel of the show, and they're done with great humour.

For anyone who saw the film and is worried this won't be as exciting or "complete" forget your worries. I've only watched the first 2 episodes and my "City of God" thirst has already been quenched. But it's not all fun, and yes this is, like the film, also so memorable because it seems quite realistic and it grabs at the heart. You feel like you are getting a real taste of Rio slum life from a kids perspective, and although the overall experience is enjoyable I also find it quite sad and moving at times. Sometimes Silva's acting feels so real I wonder if he's not actually remembering real life problems he's run into on the streets. There's a wonderful moment in the first episode after he's been mugged where his character (Acerola) starts crying, and for a brief moment glimpses at the camera. To me its not like a "save the children" moment..it really is a "you see what I have to deal with!?" kind of moment, and for me it works superbly.

So my advice is if in your TV series' you like fresh ideas, great acting, original presentation, quality filming, addictive story lines, and some wicked humour then watch City Of Men.