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.
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- Cast
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 16, 2004
Runtime
2h 3m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
75%
Original Title
O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos)
Production Companies
Olhos de Cão Produções Cinematográficas, TV Cultura, Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo
Director
Paulo Sacramento
Budget
$142,000
Description
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.