O fim da Cracolândia (2026)

O fim da Cracolândia is a 2026 Brazilian documentary directed by Elton Mesquita. The film investigates the operation that emptied the area traditionally known as Cracolândia in central São Paulo, examining the circumstances surrounding the transformation and the people involved.

The documentary uses interviews with public officials, specialists, residents, and people connected to the former drug-use scene. It follows a journalistic approach to a controversial urban-security and public-health issue that continues to generate debate in Brazil.

• Elton Mesquita directed the film and contributed to the script.
• Juan Montaño is also credited as a writer and André Brandão as director of photography.
• The documentary premiered on May 7, 2026 through Brasil Paralelo.
• Featured interviewees include public-security figures, specialists, and people affected by the Cracolândia situation.
• The film was initially released free on Brasil Paralelo's YouTube channel before moving to its member platform.