Phellipe Haagensen

Welcome to the world's most notorious slum: Rio de Janeiro's 'City of God.' A place where combat photographers fear to tread, where Police rarely go, and residents are lucky if they live to the age of 20. This is the true story of a young man who grew up on these streets and whose ambition as a photographer is our window in and ultimately may be his only way out. [Original Release 2002] (Miramax)

Hong Kong director Yu Lik-wai's phantasmagorical tale of Chinese underground traders, Brazilian erotic dancers, and international politico-gangsters is set in the sleazy, steamy commercial and entertainment demimonde of Sao Paolo, Brazil. (viff)

An adventure drama that tells the story of Santiago, a 22-year old from Lima. Following his father's suicide, haunted by his inner daemons and hatred for the world in general, Santiago decides to escape the crude Lima winter to take refuge in Mancora, a beach to the north of Peru where it is always summer... (imdb)