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Memories of Prison

1984Movie3 h 10 min

DramaHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A melancholic, bleak drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

In the 1930s, novelist and politician Graciliano Ramos is accused of being a communist sympathizer. He is then arrested and sent to the Ilha Grande prison, where he experiences the disturbing treatment reserved for common prisoners.

Feels like

  • Brazilian History
  • Political Imprisonment
  • Psychological Drama
  • Biographical Elements
  • 1930s Brazil
  • Social Commentary
  • Slow Burn
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Melancholy Tone

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Written by
Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Graciliano Ramos
Produced by
Nelson Pereira dos Santos, Luiz Carlos Barreto
Music by
Louis Moreau Gottschalk

Everyone

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Facts

June 18, 1984 · 3 h 10 min · Violence

Released
June 18, 1984
Runtime
3 h 10 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Portuguese
Made in
Brazil
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Memories of Prison?"

Questions about Memories of Prison

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Memories of Prison?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Memories of Prison worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.6).

Will I feel good after watching Memories of Prison?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Memories of Prison in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.