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The Prisoner of the Iron Bars (2004) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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.

  • Film
  • 2004
  • 123 min
  • ★ 7.6/10 TMDB
  • Documentary
  • History

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DirectorPaulo Sacramento
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