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Walter Moreira Salles Júnior (/ ˈ s ɑː l ɪ s /; born 12 April 1956) is a Brazilian filmmaker, most known for his Golden Bear winning film Central Station. Early life [ edit ] Salles was born on 12 April 1956 in Rio de Janeiro and attended the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts . [2]
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- Walter Moreira Salles Júnior, 12 April 1956 (age 67), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Learn about Walter Salles, the filmmaker behind Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries and Paris, I Love You. Find out his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos and more on IMDb.
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Walter Salles is a Brazilian director who has made acclaimed films such as Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries, and Aquarius. Explore his filmography, ratings, reviews, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
Learn about the life and career of Brazilian director and producer Walter Salles, known for Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries and Terra Estrangeira. Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia and quotes.
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- Foreign Land (1995. “Foreign Land” (Terra Estrangeira) is a 1995 Brazilian drama film directed by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas. The film tells the story of a young man named Paco, who lives in São Paulo and dreams of going to Spain to meet his father, whom he has never met.
- Central Station (1998) Central Station is a 1998 Brazilian film directed by Walter Salles. The film tells the story of Dora, a retired schoolteacher who writes letters for illiterate people in Rio de Janeiro’s Central Station.
- Midnight (1998) “Midnight” is a 1998 Brazilian drama film directed by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas. The film tells the story of a group of people who are traveling on a bus from the city of São Paulo to the northeastern state of Bahia.
- Behind the Sun (2001) Behind the Sun is a 2001 Brazilian film directed by Walter Salles, based on the book “Broken April” by Ismail Kadare. The film tells the story of a family living in the arid and impoverished interior of Northeast Brazil in the early 20th century.
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Sep 23, 2004 · The Brazilian director talks about his biopic of young Che Guevara's journey through South America, and how it changed his perception of the continent and his own roots. He also discusses his filmmaking style, his collaborations, and his upcoming projects.
Oct 15, 2004 · A film based on the travel diary of Ernesto Guevara, also known as Che, and his friend Alberto Granado, who rode a motorcycle across South America in 1952. Directed by Walter Salles, the film won an Oscar and explores the transformation of Che's political views and ideals.
