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Carandiru

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7.5/10
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Carandiru (2003)
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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 an... Read allBrazilian 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 the tragic stories of hideous crimes which landed scum there and passionate dramas addin... Read allBrazilian 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 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 socce... Read all
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  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Hector Babenco
    • Fernando Bonassi
    • Victor Navas
  • Stars
    • Enrique Diaz
    • Wagner Moura
    • Caio Blat
Top credits
  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Hector Babenco
    • Fernando Bonassi
    • Victor Navas
  • Stars
    • Enrique Diaz
    • Wagner Moura
    • Caio Blat
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 33 nominations

    Videos2

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    Photos61

    Caio Blat in Carandiru (2003)
    Aida Leiner and Ailton Graça in Carandiru (2003)
    Aida Leiner, Maria Luísa Mendonça, and Ailton Graça in Carandiru (2003)
    Caio Blat and Wagner Moura in Carandiru (2003)
    Leona Cavalli in Carandiru (2003)
    Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos in Carandiru (2003)
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    Maria Luísa Mendonça and Ailton Graça in Carandiru (2003)
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    Top cast

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    Enrique Diaz
    • Gilsonas Gilson
    • (as Enrique Díaz)
    Wagner Moura
    Wagner Moura
    • Zicoas Zico
    Caio Blat
    Caio Blat
    • Deusdeteas Deusdete
    Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
    Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
    • Médico - Physicianas Médico - Physician
    Milton Gonçalves
    Milton Gonçalves
    • Chicoas Chico
    Ivan de Almeida
    • Nego Preto - Ebonyas Nego Preto - Ebony
    Ailton Graça
    Ailton Graça
    • Majestadeas Majestade
    Maria Luísa Mendonça
    Maria Luísa Mendonça
    • Dalvaas Dalva
    Aida Leiner
    Aida Leiner
    • Rosireneas Rosirene
    • (as Aída Leiner)
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Lady Dias Lady Di
    Gero Camilo
    • Sem Chance - No Wayas Sem Chance - No Way
    Lázaro Ramos
    Lázaro Ramos
    • Ezequielas Ezequiel
    Julia Ianina
    Julia Ianina
    • Francineideas Francineide
    Sabrina Greve
    • Catarinaas Catarina
    Floriano Peixoto
    Floriano Peixoto
    • Antônio Carlosas Antônio Carlos
    Ricardo Blat
    Ricardo Blat
    • Claudiomiroas Claudiomiro
    Vanessa Gerbelli
    • Céliaas Célia
    Leona Cavalli
    Leona Cavalli
    • Dinaas Dina
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Hector Babenco
      • Fernando Bonassi
      • Victor Navas
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dr. Drauzio Varella wrote the original book at the encouragement of a patient he was treating for lymphatic cancer. That very patient happened to be Hector Babenco, who recovered and went on to direct the film adaptation.
    • 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.
    • Quotes

      Lady Di: I've come to take the test.

      Médico - Physician: Please, take a seat. First, I'd like to ask you a few questions, Lady Di.

      Lady Di: I've seen this movie before, doctor. I've never needed a blood transfusion and I never pierce my veins. The only drug I use is a joint now and then... when I watch TV or for a little romance.

      Médico - Physician: And partners, how many?

      Lady Di: Oh, about 2000.

    • Connections
      Featured in 2005 Glitter Awards (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Homem Pássaro
      Written by Hyldon and Alex Malheiros

      Performed by Hyldon

    User reviews49

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    History repeats itself
    This film opened in this country recently, right after another prison massacre in Brazil, where inmates were killed after they rioted.

    Hector Babenco's film is a sad commentary on society's failure to turn these criminals in jail, into law abiding citizens. If anything, this film could be a vivid reminder to law breaking people about what they can expect when they have to pay their debt and must serve time under conditions such as the one we see in Carandiru prison.

    Add to that the horrible conditions of jails in certain parts of the world. Any would be criminal should think twice about the consequence of their actions. Landing in a penal institution is a hellish experience, at best. How can lawmakers of the world think that a criminal mind will be changed by sending them to places such as Carandiru? If anything, placing these criminals with other criminals in such conditions will perpetuate crime and if the prisoner survives the term, he will be scarred for life.

    Not having read the book in which this film is based, it is only fair to say that Mr. Babenco, an excellent director, has given us a realistic film about what hell must be like.
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    • Jun 11, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2003 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Italy
    • Official sites
      • Official site . Photos, trailer, plot, etc.
      • Sony Pictures Classics (United States)
    • Language
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Карандиру
    • Filming locations
      • Carandiru Prision, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • BR Petrobrás
      • Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil
      • Globo Filmes
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • R$12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $216,335
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,945
      • May 16, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,781,635
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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