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commit crimes. The film features Fernando Ramos da Silva (who was killed at the age of 19 by Brazilian police in São Paulo) as Pixote and Marília Pêra as Sueli. The plot revolves around Pixote, a young boy who is used as a child criminal in muggings and drug transport.
Plot.
After a police round up of street children, Pixote is sent to a juvenile reformatory (FEBEM). The prison is a hellish school where Pixote uses glue sniffing as a means of emotional escape from the constant
Quem Matou Pixote?
Quem Matou Pixote? (English: Who Killed Pixote?) is a 1996 Brazilian drama biographical film directed by José Joffily. Based on the true story of Fernando Ramos da Silva, actor of Hector Babenco's "" (1981).
Synopsis.
The story of Fernando Ramos da Silva, a semi-illiterate who became known when playing the title role in "Pixote".
Cast.
- Cassiano Carneiro ... Fernando Ramos da Silva (Pixote)
- Luciana Rigueira ...