description Carandiru Overview
Carandiru is a 2003 drama depicting Dr. Drauzio Varella’s work at the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo. Filmed on location at the prison prior to its 2002 demolition, it portrays his efforts as an AIDS/HIV specialist amidst escalating tensions leading up to the 1992 massacre. The film documents the events surrounding the deaths of 111 prisoners by police forces.
info Carandiru Specifications
| Country | Argentina |
| Year | 2003 |
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