This film about drug wars in the shantytowns isn’t exactly sponsored by the tourist board. Yet it gives a great insight into why Rio is like it is – a question you will ask when you see the vast favelas on the cab ride in from the airport. The energy, music and visual splendour of the film exude the flavour of the city.

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Cine Clube São Clemente - a little family-run video rental spot with an excellent selection of international films on DVD. Reasonable prices, and friendly service. They will deliver and pick up rentals within Botafogo.

Five minutes walk up R. São Clemente (away from the bay) from the Botafogo metro station
R. São Clemente 172
telephone: 2526-2506
www.cinecultclube.com.br

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This is the most modern and comfortable cinema complex in Rio.

Praia de Botafogo, about three blocks towards the centre from the corner with Rua São Clemente

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