1. A2 FILM STUDIES – URBAN STORIES – CITY OF GOD
Using the table below note down the differences between the representations of Rio in
both City of God and the Tourist Boards commercial
Tourism Board Advertisement City of God
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3. Flavelas
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4. Peace, although intermittent, is achieved when one group of Traffickers maintain total
control over their territories. They create an environment in which citizens feel safe
despite the ongoing crime and murders.

5. Brazil’s Drug Wars
Watch the short documentary and use this space to answer the following questions:
 Do the police really have the situation under control?
 Why do the drug gangs remain such a ‘formidable force?’
 How does the government plan to ‘solve’ the problem?
 Why do you think Lou Lou was seen a Robin Hood figure by the people?
 What are the potential problems with sending in the Army?

6. Flavela Wars
Watch the short documentary and use this space to answer the following questions:
 What are some of the programs being run to help the young people?
 Outline the differences between the wealthy and the poor?
 How are the locals trying to help?
 Kill or be killed – How was this mantra demonstrated in City of God?