Released in September 2022, the short film "Buscapé - Back to the City of God" is an unprecedented partnership between Telefónica Vivo and Motorola, idealized by the agency VMLY&R. It is the only sequel to the award-winning film "City of God," which was produced by the same production company, scriptwriter, editor, art director, composer, director, and most of the cast. Fernando Meirelles, the director of City of God, also served as executive producer.
The short film uses the character of Buscapé, who in the original film was a boy passionate about photography. Now, Buscapé returns as a photojournalist, using the camera of Motorola's smartphone and Telefónica Vivo's 5G to uncover a gang trafficking animals in the City of God. The story shows how Buscapé uses his photographic talent to expose the violent reality of the community and unveil an environmental crime. Through the character's lenses, the viewer journeys through the community and discovers new characters and stories.
