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.

Release Date

April 16, 2004

Status

Released

Original Title

O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos)

Runtime

2h 3min

Budget

$142,000

Revenue

Language

English, French, German, Portuguese