The Prisoner of the Iron Bars

The Prisoner of the Iron Bars 2004 Directed by Paulo Sacramento O Prisioneiro da Grade de Ferro (Auto-Retratos)

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.

Country Brazil

Production Country Brazil

Language Portuguese

Spoken Languages English , French , German , Portuguese

Gneres Documentary , History

Production Companies TV Cultura , Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo , Olhos de Cão Produções Cinematográficas

Budget $142,000

Release Date 16 April 2004

123 mins