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Carandiru

  • 2003
  • R
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
21K
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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

  • Director
    • Hector Babenco
  • Writers
    • Hector Babenco
    • Fernando Bonassi
    • Victor Navas
  • Stars
    • Enrique Diaz
    • Wagner Moura
    • Caio Blat
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Hector Babenco
      • Fernando Bonassi
      • Victor Navas
    • Stars
      • Enrique Diaz
      • Wagner Moura
      • Caio Blat
    • 51User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 16 wins & 33 nominations

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    Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Gets Tested
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    Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Opens Her Results
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    Carandiru Scene: Wife Set Bed On Fire
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    Carandiru Scene: You Ended Up Doing Something You Shouldn't
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    Photos82

    Caio Blat in Carandiru (2003)
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    Aida Leiner, Maria Luísa Mendonça, and Ailton Graça in Carandiru (2003)
    Caio Blat and Wagner Moura in Carandiru (2003)
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    Enrique Diaz
    • Gilson
    • (as Enrique Díaz)
    Wagner Moura
    Wagner Moura
    • Zico
    Caio Blat
    Caio Blat
    • Deusdete
    Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
    Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
    • Médico - Physician
    Milton Gonçalves
    Milton Gonçalves
    • Chico
    Ivan de Almeida
    • Nego Preto - Ebony
    Ailton Graça
    Ailton Graça
    • Majestade
    Maria Luísa Mendonça
    Maria Luísa Mendonça
    • Dalva
    Aida Leiner
    Aida Leiner
    • Rosirene
    • (as Aída Leiner)
    Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro
    • Lady Di
    Gero Camilo
    • Sem Chance - No Way
    Lázaro Ramos
    Lázaro Ramos
    • Ezequiel
    Julia Ianina
    Julia Ianina
    • Francineide
    Sabrina Greve
    • Catarina
    Floriano Peixoto
    Floriano Peixoto
    • Antônio Carlos
    Ricardo Blat
    Ricardo Blat
    • Claudiomiro
    Vanessa Gerbelli
    • Célia
    Leona Cavalli
    Leona Cavalli
    • Dina
    • Director
      • Hector Babenco
    • Writers
      • Hector Babenco
      • Fernando Bonassi
      • Victor Navas
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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 reviews51

    Review
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    8/10
    The Dramatization of the Greatest Massacre of Prisoners in the World
    Carandiru is the true story of the greatest massacre of prisoners in the world. It happened in 1992, in São Paulo, after a rebellion in the greatest Brazilian penitentiary. Doctor Drauzio Varella has written a successful best-seller about this sad event. The great Brazilian naturalized director Hector Babenco (from `Pixote', `Kiss of the Spider Woman', `Lúcio Flávio' etc.), with the support of a fantastic cast, presented a good movie about this wound in our society. The screenplay presents some personal dramas of some prisoners before the invasion of the prison by the Military Police and execution of one hundred and eleven (111) prisoners. The double Brazilian DVD is magnificent:, presenting not only the usual making-of, interviews, deleted scenes and errors, but also the TV News in 1992 after the slaughter. My vote is eight.
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    • claudio_carvalho
    • Dec 27, 2003

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    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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