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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
Walter Salles is known for his films Central Station, The Motorcycle Diaries and Paris, I Love You. He was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1956 and has won two BAFTA awards and 60 other prizes.
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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, trivia, quotes and filmography on IMDb.
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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.
Oct 6, 2012 · Director Walter Salles, left, with British actor Sam Riley, who plays Sal Paradise, and members of the crew on location. On the Road supplement Walter Salles. This article is more than 11 years old.
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Sep 23, 2004 · The Brazilian director talks about his biopic of the young Che Guevara's trip through South America, which inspired his political awakening. He reveals how he and his crew were transformed by the people and places they met on the road.
Oct 15, 2004 · The Motorcycle Diaries: Directed by Walter Salles. With Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mía Maestro, Mercedes Morán. Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, popularly known as Che, along with his friend Alberto Granado, decides to take a road trip across South America.
