Pixote (1980)

10-year-old Pixote endures torture, degradation, and corruption at a local youth detention center where two of its members are murdered by policemen who frame Lilica, a 17-year-old trans hustler. Pixote helps Lilica and three other boys escape and they start to make their living by a life of crime which only escalates to more violence and death.

Genres: Crime, Drama

What to watch after Pixote

• Carandiru (2003) — Same feel: dark, depressing
• My Name Ain't Johnny (2008) — Two steps away in the credits
• Bus 174 (2002)
• Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985) — Same subject: lgbt, gay theme
• Amores Perros (2000)
• Biutiful (2010) — Same feel: dark, depressing