Carandiru 2003
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SplatWhen a doctor decides to carry out an AIDS prevention program inside Latin America’s largest prison: the Casa de Detenção de São Paulo - Carandiru, he meets the future victims of one of the darkest days in Brazilian History when the State of São Paulo’s Military Police, with the excuse for law enforcement, shot to death 111 people. Based on real facts and on the book written by Dráuzio Varella.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Doutor (Physician)
as Chico
as Nego Preto (Ebony)
as Majestade (Majesty)
as Dalva
as Rosirene
as Lady Di
as Sem Chance (No Way)
as Ezequiel
as Deusdete
Director:
Writer:
Héctor Babenco, Fernando Bonassi, Dráuzio Varella, Victor Navas
Stars:
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan de Almeida, Aílton Graça, Maria Luísa Mendonça, Aida Leiner, Rodrigo Santoro, Gero Camilo, Lázaro Ramos, Caio Blat,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2003 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
145 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Carandiru
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Doutor (Physician)
as Chico
as Nego Preto (Ebony)
as Majestade (Majesty)
as Dalva
as Rosirene
as Lady Di
as Sem Chance (No Way)
as Ezequiel
as Deusdete
as Zico
as Francineide
as Catarina
as Antônio Carlos
as Claudiomiro
as Célia
as Dina
as Peixeira (Dagger)
as Lula
as Seu Pires
as Gilson
as Dada
as Barba
as Prison Narrator
as Fuinha
as Herself
as Paulo Boca
as Gordo (Fatso)
as Antônio
as Governor's Representative
as Pimenta
as Trans Officiant
as Dina's Lover
as Trans Prisoner
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