my friend lent me this film and to be honest i be not really interested or excite about see it . i only put it on because boredom have take over me so i be not expect to see a good film . the film start off with lot of character shout and argue and also i be not use to watch film with subtitle so to say i be slightly confuse would be an understatement . 15 minute in and i be hook and i wont give anything away but the film focus on a selection of inmate and their life in carandiru prison . it also have sub story on how they become to be inmate . some amusing and shocking and interesting moment throughout the film will have the viewer completely tune in to the way of life these inmate have . this be a true story about the massacre of inmate at the prison when police deal with a riot . it be an amazing film and the end be brilliant . i have watch it 4 time with different people and they too agree it be excellent . if you like prison movie and do not mind read subtitle this film be for you . in my opinion it almost as good a shawshank redemption ( my favorite film ) and good than midnight express . this be only my opinion and i be sure people will argue otherwise but from me this film get an positive .