5x Favela, Now by Ourselves (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2010, 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Cacau Amaral, running about 96 minutes. “Freedom is not enough for democracy exist, is also necessary opportunity.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The project '5 x slum, now by ourselves' gathered over 80 young people from Rio's favelas (slums), selected through workshops, script and filmmaking techniques to create a feature film consisting of five stories that reflect different facets of the daily lives of residents of these communities - with the promise of escape stereotypical representations.
Who’s in it. 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves stars Hugo Carvana, Zózimo Bulbul, Ruy Guerra and Gregório Duvivier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves page.
If you liked it. Fans of 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves worth watching?
- 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves?
- 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves stars Hugo Carvana, Zózimo Bulbul, Ruy Guerra, Gregório Duvivier and Flávio Bauraqui.
- When was 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves released?
- 5x Favela, Now by Ourselves was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.