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Central Station

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• Drama

• 1998
• Walter Salles
• 105 mins
• 15

Summary

Drama starring Fernanda Montenegro. When retired teacher Dora becomes the unlikely and, at first, reluctant guardian to nine-year-old Josue following the tragic death of his mother, she agrees to accompany him on a journey across Brazil to search for his father.

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.

Jason Caro

This captivating Brazilian road movie picked up awards all around the world, as well as a deserved Oscar nomination for 69-year-old actress Fernanda Montenegro. Initially shown as selfish and uncaring, her character's gradual softening as she accompanies a young boy (Vinicius de Oliveira) on a quest to find his dad makes for compelling viewing. Don't expect a Hollywood-style, "feel-good" movie, though - the tone is set when Montenegro cashes the kid in at an orphanage to buy a new TV. Director Walter Salles's documentary-like filming of this journey of discovery stunningly captures an unglamorous land, seen from the perspective of two travellers whose final destination is far from certain.

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8.0/10

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rolenameDoraFernanda MontenegroIreneMarilia PêraJosueVinicius de OliveiraAnaSôia LiraCésarOthon BastosPedraoOtavio AugustoYolandaStela FreitasIsaiasMatheus Nachtergaele

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rolenameDirectorWalter Salles

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Theatrical distributor

Buena Vista International UK

Released on

1999-03-12

Languages

Portuguese

Guidance

Contains swearing.

Available on

video and DVD

Formats

Colour

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