Pixote Budget
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Synopsis
Pixote, a 10-year-old runaway boy, is arrested on the streets of Sao Paulo during a police round-up homeless people. Pixote endures torture, degradation, and corruption at a local youth detention center where two of the runaways are murdered by policemen who frame Lilica, a 17-year-old transvestite hustler. Pixote helps Lilica and three other boys escape, and they survive by lives of crime that only escalate to more violence and death.
What is known about the production of Pixote?
"Pixote," a crime released in 1980, was directed by Héctor Babenco and stars Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though HB Filmes, Embrafilme S/A produced the film, making it a notable entry in the crime landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a crime production like this include:
- Filming & Locations: It was filmed in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
What were the major cost factors in Pixote?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Pixote."
- Filming: Filming & Locations is one of the primary cost drivers in crime productions of this scale.
Pixote Production History
It was filmed in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The film features several scenes of Rio's beaches. Historical places in São Paulo like 'Viaduto Santa Ifigênia' and the statue 'Monumento às Bandeiras' (at the Ibirapuera Park) are seen throughout the film.
Awards and Recognition
10 wins & 4 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Pixote (1980)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Pixote (1980) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Pixote (1980) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Pixote?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Pixote's budget compare to similar crime films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Pixote (1980) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Pixote (1980) win?
10 wins & 4 nominations total.
Who directed Pixote and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Héctor Babenco, written by Héctor Babenco, Jorge Durán, shot by Rodolfo Sánchez, with music by John Neschling, edited by Luiz Elias.
Where was Pixote filmed?
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Filmmakers
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