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Favela art

Not only City of God
A guide to other great films about the favelas

Mind-blowing movies that will transport you to Brazil's colorful slums

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Football means life in the favelas
Talents like Zico, Ronaldo, Romário, all come from the slums

The Favelas were first brought into existence by the experienced and hardened veterans of the war of Canudos – a civil war between the state of Brazil and some 30,000 settlers which plagued the country for a long time.

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How to recognize a favela
Things to know about Rio’s slums

The other side of Rio's splashy seaside resorts and colorful communities

Favela people


Favela art


Favela people


Favela art