Gritty portrayal of the plight of children caught up in violence in Brazilian slums, the film casts a glaring eye on this social bleeding wound. Timeless, with a finger on the pulse of violence HOW ANGELS ARE BORN is an unpolished gem of Brazilian cinema, comparable to Classics such as Pixote and City of God.

Set in one of Rio de Janeiro's slums, 'HOW ANGELS ARE BORN' follows two pre-adolescents trying to escape after the accidental murder of one of the local drug trafficking bosses. Taking refuge in an American businessman's family home, the kids take the family hostage on their flight to safety.

From then, they become inextricably entwined in a series of events which take on unimaginable consequences.

Directed: Murilo Salles
Screenplay: Murilo Salles , Jorge Duran, Aguinaldo Silva and Nelson Nadotti
With
Priscilla Assum, Silvio Guindane, Larry Pine and Ryan Massey
95' Colour
Year of Production: 1996

review from Variety:

"Yank legit vet Larry Pine delivers an impressive turn in this tautly assembled socio-minded Brazilian thriller, which casts a glaring-yet-caring eye on the neglected Rio street kids... an apocalyptic ending provides a downbeat jolt to this generally smart and unpredictable drama'.

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