Carandiru -2003-2003 — [upd]

Interestingly, Babenco’s decision to direct the film was personal: Varella was the oncologist who treated Babenco for lymphatic cancer during the 1990s.

The film is structured around the arrival of a non-judgmental physician, played by , who acts as the audience's surrogate. Through his eyes, we meet a diverse gallery of inmates, known by nicknames like "Ebony," "Highness," and "Lady Di". Carandiru Reviews - Metacritic Carandiru -2003-2003