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Carandiru (2003)
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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.
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Worth tryingChaotic comedy
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight Carandiru is a 2003 film in the Drama category from Brazil, Argentina. Directed by Héctor Babenco. Starring Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos and Milton Gonçalves. Runtime: about 145 minutes. Original language: Portuguese. TMDB rating: 7.6/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 2003, Original language: Portuguese, Production: Brazil, Argentina, Runtime: about 145 minutes, Starring Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos and Milton Gonçalves.
Runtime
145 min
Original language
Portuguese
Country of origin
Brazil, Argentina
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Luiz Carlos Vasconcelos
Doutor (Physician)
Milton Gonçalves
Chico
Ivan de Almeida
Nego Preto (Ebony)
Aílton Graça
Majestade (Majesty)
Maria Luísa Mendonça
Dalva
Aida Leiner
Rosirene
Rodrigo Santoro
Lady Di
Gero Camilo
Sem Chance (No Way)
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Lázaro Ramos
Ezequiel
Caio Blat
Deusdete
Wagner Moura
Zico
Julia Ianina
Francineide
Sabrina Greve
Catarina
Floriano Peixoto
Antônio Carlos
Director: Héctor Babenco
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1What is movie Carandiru (2003)?
It is a movie released in 2003 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of Carandiru?
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4What is the rating of Carandiru?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 614 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Carandiru?
Its runtime is about 145 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Carandiru best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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