The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004)
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.
Director: Paulo Sacramento
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: April 16, 2004
Cast
- Adeir Cupertino - Himself
- Celso Ferreira de Albuquerque - Himself
- Cláudio Fabiano - Himself
- Etelvino Batista da Silva - Himself
- Flaviano Souza Fonseca Filho - Himself
- João Vicente Lopes - Himself
- Joel Aparecido da Silva - Himself
- Jonas Freitas Cruz - Himself
- José Heleno da Silva - Himself
- Kleber Eduardo Roks Freitas - Himself
Screenplay
Editing: Idê Lacreta, Paulo Sacramento
Production: Olhos de Cão Produções Cinematográficas, TV Cultura, Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo
Country: Brazil
Language: Deutsch, English, Français, Português
Budget: $142,000
Original Language: pt
Keywords
prison, prisoner, latin american history, incarceration, political documentary, brazil
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prisoner of the Iron Bars about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?
- The Prisoner of the Iron Bars was directed by Paulo Sacramento.
- Who stars in The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?
- The Prisoner of the Iron Bars stars Adeir Cupertino, Celso Ferreira de Albuquerque, Cláudio Fabiano, Etelvino Batista da Silva, Flaviano Souza Fonseca Filho, João Vicente Lopes.
- How long is The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?
- The Prisoner of the Iron Bars has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?
- The Prisoner of the Iron Bars is a Documentary, History film.
- What is the budget of The Prisoner of the Iron Bars?
- The Prisoner of the Iron Bars had a budget of $142,000.
- Where was The Prisoner of the Iron Bars produced?
- The Prisoner of the Iron Bars was produced in Brazil.