The Prisoner of Iron Bars - Self Portraits


2h 3m 2004

Brief Synopsis

Prisoners in Sao Paolo's infamous prison (the subject of the director's film Carandiru) were given video cameras with which to film themselves, resulting in an unprecedented film document of prison life.

Film Details

Also Known As
O Prisoneiro da Grade de Ferro - Retratos, Prisoner of Iron Bars - Self Portraits
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2004

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 3m

Synopsis

Prisoners in Sao Paolo's infamous prison (the subject of the director's film Carandiru) were given video cameras with which to film themselves, resulting in an unprecedented film document of prison life.

Film Details

Also Known As
O Prisoneiro da Grade de Ferro - Retratos, Prisoner of Iron Bars - Self Portraits
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2004

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 3m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2004

Released in United States 2005

Released in United States May 2004

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival January 28-February 6, 2005.

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (documentary competition) May 1-9, 2004.

Released in United States 2004

Released in United States 2005 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival January 28-February 6, 2005.)

Released in United States May 2004 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (documentary competition) May 1-9, 2004.)