The Prisoner of the Iron Bars 2004
7.7 / 10
The Prisoner of the Iron Bars
In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.
In 2002, the greatest prison in Latin America, Complex Carandiru, was demolished. A couple of months before its implosion, director Paulo Sacramento trained some inmates and together with his crew, they produced many hours of footage, showing daily life in prison.
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Release Date:
Apr 16, 2004 (Brazil)
Run Time:
2hr 3`
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Original Language:
Portuguese
Production Countries:
Brazil
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Released
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