Central
Synopsis
The Central Prison of Porto Alegre was considered the worst in Brazil by a commission of inquiry of the Chamber of Deputies in 2008. Now, the place opens its doors to expose the poorly maintained structure and the life of penitentiaries in unhealthy conditions. Prison officials, detainees, and relatives of prisoners tell how their daily lives are in jail and propose a reflection on the condition of the Brazilian penitentiary system.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renato Dornelles, Tatiana Sager
- Screenplay & Story
- Luca Alverdi, Tatiana Sager, Renato Dornelles
- Original Score
- Everton Rodrigues
- Original Title
- Central
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Panda Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renato Dornelles, Tatiana Sager
Luca Alverdi, Tatiana Sager, Renato Dornelles
Everton Rodrigues
Pedro Rocha
Ricardo Zauza, Luca Alverdi
Raquel Sager, Tatiana Sager, Beto Rodrigues
Department Leadership Roster
Everton Rodrigues
Original Music Composer
Luca Alverdi
Writer
Ricardo Zauza
Editor
Pedro Rocha
Director of Photography
Luca Alverdi
Editor
Renato Dornelles
Director
Tatiana Sager
Director
Tatiana Sager
Writer
Renato Dornelles
Writer
Beto Rodrigues
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Central
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What is Central about?
The Central Prison of Porto Alegre was considered the worst in Brazil by a commission of inquiry of the Chamber of Deputies in 2008. Now, the place opens its doors to expose the poorly maintained structure and the life of penitentiaries in unhealthy conditions. Prison officials, detainees, and relatives of prisoners tell how their daily lives are in jail and propose a reflection on the condition of the Brazilian penitentiary system.
Who directed Central?
Central was directed by Renato Dornelles, Tatiana Sager.
Who stars in Central?
The principal cast of Central includes Not specified.
When was Central released and how long is it?
Central was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Central?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Central was composed by Everton Rodrigues.