Question 1

What real-life event inspired the film Carandiru?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the real Carandiru prison massacre in Brazil, where the São Paulo Military Police shot and killed 111 people, as depicted in the synopsis.

Question 2

How did the director Hector Babenco get involved with the Carandiru story?

Accepted Answer

Hector Babenco, a patient of Dr. Dráuzio Varella, recovered from lymphatic cancer and was encouraged by Varella to write the book, which Babenco later adapted into the film.

Question 3

Where was Carandiru filmed, and what happened to the location afterward?

Accepted Answer

It was filmed in the actual abandoned Carandiru prison in 2001, with most of the prison demolished in 2002 and turned into a park, leaving one pavilion as a museum.

Question 4

Which major international film festivals featured Carandiru?

Accepted Answer

Carandiru was shown at festivals including Cannes Film Festival in 2003, Toronto International Film Festival in 2003, and Tribeca Film Festival in 2004.

Question 5

What was notable about Carandiru's production budget in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

At its time, Carandiru had the highest budget for a Brazilian production, costing 12 million.

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