Carandiru 2003
“Inside here nobody is guilty. Do you believe that?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 145 minutes
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Networks
- Oscar Kramer, Petrobras, HB Filmes
What is Carandiru?
Carandiru is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 145 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 11, 2003
- Studios
- Oscar Kramer, Petrobras, HB Filmes
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~145 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Oscar Kramer, Petrobras, HB Filmes
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Carandiru is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Oscar Kramer, Petrobras, HB Filmes. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A doctor volunteers inside Latin America's largest prison before a tragic historical event occurs.”
- based on real facts and a book
- features stories from a major prison
- deals with dark historical events
Watch it if you are interested in films based on real historical events and prison settings.
The film deals with sensitive historical subject matter and violence.
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What is the film about?
It follows a doctor who carries out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America's largest prison.
When is the film set?
It is set shortly before the 1992 massacre at the Carandiru Penitentiary.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a physician and AIDS specialist named Drauzio, played by Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos.
What is the setting of the film?
The film is set in the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo, also known as Carandiru.
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