Sound (COG)

Outline two examples of diegetic and non diegetic sound used in the film:
Diegetic - Gunshots, Music at Benny's leaving party (kung fu fighting), Knife sharpening.
Non diegetic - Voice over, music. 

Diegetic sound:
What is the significance of the use of first person voiceover? How does this add to the authenticity of the film?
- The film is based on a true story and the voiceover adds truth to the film as he is from the City of God. No reporters had ever been able to enter the City so the voiceover from an insider allows us to see what really happens. The voiceover is in the first person which shows us that the character narrating it has first hand experience on what happens. In the film Rocket is a photographer/ documenter. These jobs rely on accuracy and capturing the reality of what happens. Therefore it is significant that Rocket pursues this job as he has to be accurate in order to sell his photos to the magazine. 

How does the use of music throughout the film create meaning?
- Contrapuntal sound of the Kung Fu fighting songs. Kung fu is a disciplined sport and is used for defence. This contrasts with the City of God as its violence is used to attack and kill the innocent. The song starts of slow and sad when Lil Ze and Benny are speaking about there friendship. The song picks up as they walk away from each other. 
- The song 'sex machine' is used to show Benny as a playboy. It also shows the beginning of the separation of Benny and Lil Ze. It shows Benny is lovable and is starting to take interest in women and relationships. Lil Ze contrasts with this as he is heartless and unlovable. 

Non Diegetic sound:
- The music in the last scene of the film is upbeat even though we see the runts and it is a pessimistic ending as the favela is going to get worst. The music is to portray how Rocket has become a photographer and changed his name. It shows he has been able to escape the City of God. He shows his optimism throughout the film as he manages to escape the favela.  

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