Carandiru (2003)★ 7.6/10

R · BR · 145 min · March 21, 2003

• Crime
• Drama

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Written by: Hector Babenco, Fernando Bonassi, Victor Navas, Dráuzio Varella

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 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 soccer tournament, a silly clothing-line argument kick-starts a politically opportune revolt repression.