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Carandiru (2003)
7.5
Ratings: 7.5/10 from 8,089 users
Metascore:
71/100
Reviews: 44 user | 60 critic | 28 from Metacritic.com Brazilian MD Drauzio Varella starts AIDS prevention in Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru, in São Paulo... See full summary » Director:Hector Babenco |
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| Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos | ... |
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| Milton Gonçalves | ... |
Chico
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Ivan de Almeida | ... |
Ebony
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Gero Camilo | ... | |
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Lázaro Ramos | ... | |
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Júlia Ianina | ... |
Francineide
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Sabrina Greve | ... | |
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Floriano Peixoto | ... |
Antônio Carlos
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Ricardo Blat | ... |
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Storyline
Brazilian MD Drauzio Varella starts AIDS prevention in Brazil's largest prison, Carandiru, in São Paulo, where the population is nearly double its 4,000 maximum. Doc learns from experience and mainly stories the tragic stories of hideous crimes which landed scum there and passionate dramas adding otherwise decent people. Just when he believes to leave the prisoners happy with a soccer tournament, a silly clothing line argument kick-starts a politically opportune revolt repression. Written by KGF Vissers
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Rated R for strong bloody violence/carnage, language, sexuality and drug use See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Official site (Portuguese and English). Photos, trailer, plot, etc. | Sony Pictures Classics [United States] | Add/edit official sites »Language:
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Carandirú See more »Box Office
Budget:
BRL 12,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$17,945 (USA) (16 May 2004) (6 Screens)Gross:
$213,954 (USA) (15 August 2004)Company Credits
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| France: (Cannes Film Festival)Color:
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia
The real Carandiru prison was demolished in 2002, it will be transformed into a park with arts facilities. One block (#2) was left intact to be used as a museum. The film was the last thing they used the prison before demolishing 90% of it. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: During the riot, as the inmates are running up the stairs of the cell block shortly after the riot squad has entered, one inmate can be seen wearing a T-Shirt of hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. The group only formed in the year the riot took place (1992), and did not release their first widely available album (36 Chambers - Enter the Wu-Tang) until the following year. It is unlikely they would at this time have had a following in Brazil, nor would merchandise be available. See more »
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