Pixote

Pixote, a Lei do Mais Fraco

+ pre-recorded intro by filmmaker Héctor Babenco

This visceral portrayal of abandoned childhood and institutional violence in Brazil is considered a masterpiece of social realism.

  • Director

    Héctor Babenco

  • With

    Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura

  • Brazil 1980. 129min

  • Digital 4K

  • Certificate

    18

  • English subtitles

Young Pixote escapes a nightmarish juvenile detention centre and navigates São Paulo’s dangerous street life with his runaway friends. Babenco’s international breakthrough blends naturalism, raw authenticity and unforgettable performances by non-professional cast.

Contains scenes of domestic violence or abuse, homophobic attitudes and language.

Restored by Cineteca di Bologna at L’Immagine Ritrovata and The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project in collaboration with JLS Facilitações Sonoras and Cinemateca Brasileira. Funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation.

The screening of Pixote on Sunday 21 June will be introduced by director Bárbara Paz.