Storyline

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 mainly stories 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.

Plot Keywords

doctor, prison riot, soccer football, soccer match, stabbing, trophy, one word title, abuse, adultery, bare butt, murder, massacre, based on novel, based on book, prison guard, prison life, blood, demolition, fire, beating

Short Review

We know the massacre is going to happen from the off, and yet, despite this, the tension doesn't build much, perhaps because the film is over-long.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : DVD: $35.00, More Buying Choices $1.99