God and Devil on Top of the Wall (2006)
Imagine a prison with some ten thousand prisoners, many of them dangerous and, to control them, only a few unarmed employees. Small in number, these employees work in shifts. They are almost prisoners themselves, in a routine of tension, but also of humor and emotion. This prison was all too real. While it was in existence, the Carandiru was the largest prison in Latin America, administered by a reduced number of employees. The documentary shows, from the point of view of these few employees, holding the keys, how the prison operated: the delicate balance in the relationship with the prisoners, affinity among employees, moments of tension and, even, of happiness. These are stories told by former employees, among them, Dr. Dráuzio Varella, author of the book Estação Carandiru. These are the secrets of a place that no longer exists.
Cast
- Dráuzio Varella - Self
- Geraldo Alckmin - Self
- Rita Cadillac - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
prison, penitentiary, prison riot, brazilian history
Trailer
God and Devil on Top of the Wall TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is God and Devil on Top of the Wall about?
- Imagine a prison with some ten thousand prisoners, many of them dangerous and, to control them, only a few unarmed employees. Small in number, these employees work in shifts. They are almost prisoners themselves, in a routine of tension, but also of humor and emotion. This prison was all too real. While it was in existence, the Carandiru was the largest prison in Latin America, administered by a reduced number of employees. The documentary shows, from the point of view of these few employees, holding the keys, how the prison operated: the delicate balance in the relationship with the prisoners, affinity among employees, moments of tension and, even, of happiness. These are stories told by former employees, among them, Dr. Dráuzio Varella, author of the book Estação Carandiru. These are the secrets of a place that no longer exists.
- Who directed God and Devil on Top of the Wall?
- God and Devil on Top of the Wall was directed by Tocha Alves, Daniel Lieff.
- Who stars in God and Devil on Top of the Wall?
- God and Devil on Top of the Wall stars Dráuzio Varella, Geraldo Alckmin, Rita Cadillac.
- How long is God and Devil on Top of the Wall?
- God and Devil on Top of the Wall has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is God and Devil on Top of the Wall?
- God and Devil on Top of the Wall is a Documentary film.
- Where was God and Devil on Top of the Wall produced?
- God and Devil on Top of the Wall was produced in Brazil.