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Carandiru

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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.

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Enrique Diaz
Gilson
Wagner Moura
Zico
Caio Blat
Deusdete

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Carandiru Scene: You Ended Up Doing Something You Shouldn't
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Carandiru Scene: Regaining Control Of The Jail
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Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Gets Tested
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Carandiru Scene: Lady Di Opens Her Results
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Carandiru Scene: Wife Set Bed On Fire
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Awards

  • 2003 - Palme d'Or - - nominated
  • 2004 - Golden India Catalina - Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor de Reparto) - winner
  • 2004 - Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Picture (Melhor Filme) - nominated
  • 2004 - Cinema Brazil Grand Prize - Best Actor (Melhor Ator) - nominated

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