Carandiru (2003)
Carandiru is a 2003 Portuguese-language drama movie directed by Héctor Babenco, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos, Milton Gonçalves and Ivan de Almeida.
When 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.
Quick answers
What is Carandiru about?
When 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.
When was Carandiru released?
Carandiru was released on 11 April 2003.
How long is Carandiru?
Carandiru runs 2h 25m.
Who made Carandiru?
Carandiru was directed by Héctor Babenco.
Where can I watch Carandiru?
Carandiru is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Carandiru
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos as Doutor (Physician)
- Milton Gonçalves as Chico
- Ivan de Almeida as Nego Preto (Ebony)
- Aílton Graça as Majestade (Majesty)
- Maria Luísa Mendonça as Dalva
- Aida Leiner as Rosirene
- Rodrigo Santoro as Lady Di
- Gero Camilo as Sem Chance (No Way)
- Lázaro Ramos as Ezequiel
- Caio Blat as Deusdete
- Wagner Moura as Zico
- Julia Ianina as Francineide