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Actor, model. Years active. 2000-present. Alexandre Rodrigues (born May 21, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian actor. He is most famous for playing the part of Buscapé (Rocket in the English subtitled version), the narrator and protagonist in the 2002 film Cidade de Deus (City of God).
Alexandre Rodrigues is a Brazilian actor born in 1983. He is known for his roles in City of God, Paradise City and Aruanas. See his biography, awards, photos and upcoming projects.
- January 1, 1
- 59 sec
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Locations
- Casting
- Knockout Ned
- Star Contracts
- Buscape's Pov
- Acting Methods
- Prayer Scene
- Final Shot Unscripted
- Charlie's Angels Homage
- Academy Awards
Although the crime film was shot on location in Rio De Janeiro by native Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles, the director admitted that the actual slums (favelas) of Cuidad de Dues (City of God) were far too perilous to film in. As such, the movie was filmed in neighboring areas, including Cuidad Alta. At one point, while filming, untrained loc...
Meirelles was adamant about casting non-actors from the Rio slumsto achieve the utmost authenticity in the film, which is based on Paulo Lins' true-crime novel. Nearly all of the main performers were plucked out of their natural environment, including Leandro Firmino, who hailed from the real City of God. RELATED: Top 10 Movies Of The 2000s Accordi...
The character of Knockout Ned is played by the famous Brazilian musician, Seu Jorge. The character's name is Mane Galinha in the Brazilian version but was changed to avoid confusion. "Mane Galinha" translates to "Chicken Manuel" in Portuguese but was changed to Knockout Ned so viewers wouldn't think that Manuel is a coward (chicken). In the scene w...
According to the documentaryCity of God - 10 Years Later, the two novice leading actors in the film, Rodrigues and Firmino, were offered the chance to be paid roughly R$10,000 ($3,000 U.S.) upfront or recoup a percentage of the box-office. Having little idea of how popular the movie would become, both actors opted for the upfront payment. Had they ...
Immediately following Lil Ze's death at the hands of The Runts, a shot is seen through the eyes of Buscape (Rocket). The subjective POV shot was actually filmed by Alexandre Rodrigues, who plays Buscape. RELATED: 10 Best Films Directed By Actors-Turned-Directors Director of Photography Cesar Charlone insisted that Rodrigues film the shot himself an...
According to the DVD audio commentary, roughly 100 young non-acting Brazilian locals were recruited for a method-acting workshop in which they trained for many months before filming began. They practiced simulating gritty street wars, gun-battles, stick-ups, etc. that resulted in a loose, improvisational set. To channel the proper dynamic between D...
Several of City of God's most memorable moments came from accidental moments of improvisation. For example, the scene in which the gangsters pray prior to battle was not scripted, according to the DVD extras. Instead, a young local boy cast from the area asked Meirelles if they were going to pray prior to a deadly confrontation with adversaries, as...
Another memorable moment resulting from unscripted improvisation includes the final shot of the film, in which a little boy races into the street to retrieve his missing slipper. RELATED: 15 Iconic Movie Lines You Didn't Know Were Improvised The image begins with the little boy losing his slipper in the street and running back to pick it up. The ha...
Although City of Godis full of intense violence and graphic carnage, Meirelles couldn't help but pay homage to one of the campiest TV shows of all time. In the DVD audio commentary, Meirelles admits that the shot of Alicate, Cabeleria, and Marreco as seen through the rear of the gas truck is directly lifted from the Charlie's AngelsTV series from t...
In 2003,City of God was Brazil's official submission for Best Foreign Filmat the 75th Academy Awards. While the film failed to land a nomination in that category, Miramax arranged a wide enough release for the movie in the U.S. that it ended up garnering not one, but four total Oscar nods. The film was nominated for Best Director, Best Adapted Scre...
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Jul 21, 2021 · The life and work of Brazil's Alexandre Rodrigues, a leading man for these hard times. The City of God star once had to drive an Uber to make ends meet. But his career has only just begun. (Welcome to the Wednesday newsletter! Each week, I’m publishing a new pop culture essay from a freelancer.
Mar 24, 2023 · The actor who played Rocket in the acclaimed Brazilian film shares his memories, views and dreams in an interview with Big Picture Film Club. He talks about the film's influence, the hardships of being an actor in Brazil, the demand for diversity and his admiration for foreign directors.
Jan 24, 2003 · Among those chasing it is Rocket ( Alexandre Rodrigues ), the narrator. He suddenly finds himself between two armed lines: the gang on one side, the cops on the other. As the camera whirls around him, the background changes and Rocket shrinks from a teenager into a small boy, playing soccer in a housing development outside Rio.
84. Play trailer 0:59. 5 2. 2 Videos. 99+ Photos. Crime Drama. In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin. Directors. Fernando Meirelles. Kátia Lund. Writers. Paulo Lins. Bráulio Mantovani. Stars. Alexandre Rodrigues. Leandro Firmino. Matheus Nachtergaele.
