Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1980)

In the brutal streets of São Paulo, 10-year-old Pixote faces unimaginable horrors in a corrupt detention center. Escaping with fellow runaways, they spiral into a life of crime and violence. A powerful, unflinching portrayal of survival in a harsh world. It's a classic and must-watch for fans of gritty, realist cinema.