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The Salt of the Earth
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The Salt of the Earth

2014 · 110 min Documentary
8.1 / 10 · TMDB

During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes: a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Juliano Ribeiro Salgado

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Sebastião Salgado

Sebastião Salgado

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Wim Wenders

Wim Wenders

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Juliano Ribeiro Salgado

Juliano Ribeiro Salgado

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Hugo Barbier

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Lélia Wanick Salgado

Lélia Wanick Salgado

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Jacques Barthélémy

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Régis Muller

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João Pessoa Mattos

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Leny Wanick Mattos

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Maria Teresa Salgado Rocha Bastos

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