The Prisoner of the Iron Bars
Watch TrailerIn 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | Brazil |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Paulo Sacramento |
| Runtime | 123 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (11 votes) |
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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.
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A 2004 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.
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🎭 Cast
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Cláudio Fabiano
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Etelvino Batista da Silva
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Flaviano Souza Fonseca Filho
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João Vicente Lopes
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Joel Aparecido da Silva
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Jonas Freitas Cruz
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José Heleno da Silva
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Kleber Eduardo Roks Freitas
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