Artificial Intelligence has made its way to the big screen and will play a key role in bringing Zé Pequeno back to captivate film enthusiasts with his personality and cynicism. According to the Brazilian media outlet Folha de São Paulo, the production company O2 Filmes has announced that it is working on two versions of the restoration of one of Brazil's modern cinematic classics, 'City of God'. This news marks a milestone in the use of advanced technologies in the film industry, promising a renewed experience for fans of this iconic film.
According to the production company's CEO, Paulo Barcellos, two versions of the restoration are being created: one faithful to the original and the other with modifications in sound and visual effects. However, the release date for both films has not yet been confirmed. The restoration and recovery of the film, released at the beginning of the 21st century, will undergo frame cleaning and missing cut detection, in addition to a digitalization process of the negatives before achieving 4k and 6k resolutions.
The decision to work on two versions aims to satisfy both purists, who wish to see the film as it was originally conceived, and those interested in an enhanced audiovisual experience through new technologies. The version with modifications will include updates to the sound and visual effects, promising a deeper immersion into the gritty world of the favelas depicted in 'City of God'.
This restoration project underscores the importance of preserving and updating cinematic works that have left an indelible mark on popular culture. 'City of God,' directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, is globally recognized for its realism and the intensity of its performances. The use of Artificial Intelligence in its restoration opens a new chapter in how classic films can be experienced by new generations.
