Children of the Church Steps
Inspired by the 1993 Candelária massacre in Rio de Janeiro, four homeless youths—Douglas, Sete, Jesus and Pipoca—navigate street life, dreams, and survival, blending their stories with dreamlike sequences in the 36 hours before the massacre unfolds.
Created by: Roberta Oliveira, Alessandra Nascimento
Produced by: Fernando Meirelles, Marcio Hashimoto, Anna Julia Werneck
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