Cidade Baixa (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: Brazil, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Ciudad baja, Donji grad, Bahia, ville basse, Stin poli tou pathous
Director: Sergio Machado
Writer: Adriana Rattes, Gil Vicente Tavares, Karim Aïnouz, Sergio Machado
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Mauricio Andrade Ramos, Walter Salles
Companies: Buena Onda Films, VideoFilmes, Sorolla Films
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: dancing, prostitute, jealousy, police, slum, fight, pregnancy, cocaine, knife, stripper, romance, friends, thief, rage, drugs, disco, neo-noir
Story
In 'Cidade Baixa', lifelong friends Deco and Naldinho, who own a small steaming boat in Bahia, have their friendship strained when they both fall for strip-dancer Karinna.
Summary
'Cidade Baixa' (2005) is a Brazilian drama film directed by Sérgio Machado. Set in the vibrant city of Salvador da Bahia, the story revolves around the complex relationship between two lifelong friends, Deco and Naldinho, who own a small boat together. Their friendship is tested when they both become infatuated with Karinna, a strip-dancer they meet at a local club. The film explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal as these three characters navigate their desires and loyalties.
