Carandiru (2003)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Hector Babenco

Writers:

Hector Babenco, Fernando Bonassi,

Stars:

Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Caio Blat, Wagner Moura

12 wins & 25 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos	...	Physician
Milton Gonçalves	...	Chico
Ivan de Almeida	...	Ebony
Ailton Graça	...	Majestade
Maria Luísa Mendonça	...	Dalva
Aida Leiner	...	Rosirene
Rodrigo Santoro	...	Lady Di
Gero Camilo	...	No Way
Lázaro Ramos	...	Ezequiel
Caio Blat	...	Deusdete
Wagner Moura	...	Zico
Júlia Ianina	...	Francineide
Sabrina Greve	...	Catarina
Floriano Peixoto	...	Antônio Carlos
Ricardo Blat	...	Claudiomiro

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.

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Plot Keywords:

brazil | prison | doctor | adultery | murder | 

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Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence/carnage, language, sexuality and drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site (Portuguese and English). Photos, trailer, plot, etc. Sony Pictures Classics [us]

Country:

Brazil Argentina Italy

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

11 April 2003 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

Carandiru - A börtönlázadás

Filming Locations:

Carandiru Prision, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Box Office

Budget:

BRL 12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$17,945 (USA) (14 May 2004)

Gross:

$213,954 (USA) (13 August 2004)

Company Credits

Production Co:

BR Petrobrás, Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Globo Filmes

Technical Specs

Runtime:

145 min 148 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

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.

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Goofs

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.

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Connections

Referenced in Owner of the Story (2004)

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Soundtracks

"É Bom Para o Moral"
Performed by Rita Cadillac

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