City of God: Opening Scene analysis

City of God opening scene is an introduction into many of the themes that the narrative will entail.
the film textn goes against Hollywood films as it does not start with an establishing shot.
Frenetic editing and the dietetic sound within the opening lends itself to the idea of unease of life in the favela which can be interpreted as a symbol of conflict.  An extreem close of of a knife adds to this, and the editing quickly cuts between the knife and a black screen accompanied by dietetic sound which builds on the sense of unease within the opening of the film.
Life and culture continues to juxtapose tradition Hollywood films as the props used within this scene reflect life very stereotypical to how life may be within the slums.
Images of children also reflect what life is like in the slums as it may be considered as 'cheep' and there is a low life expectancy. Editing also reflects this as the frenetic pace draws parallels to the chaotic life in the slums.
The chicken plays a key role in the opening scene, as it could represent the internal conflict of our protagonist , Rocket, who wishes to escape the slums and this is represented in the chase that takes place as the chicken runs away.