Walter Salles

1956

Bio

Walter Moreira Salles Júnior (/ˈsɑːlɪs/; Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈvawteʁ ˈsalis]; born 12 April 1956) is a Brazilian filmmaker. A major figure of the Resumption Cinema in Brazil, Salles is widely regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian filmmakers of all time. His accolades include an Academy Award accepted for Best International Film, three Cannes Film Festival prizes, three Venice Film Festival prizes, two British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Bear and a Golden Globe. More

Known For

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The Oscars
1953
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Critic
2008
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At the Edge of the Earth
2002
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Traveling with Che Guevara
2004
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Beneath the Surface: The Making of 'Dark Water'
2005
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A Linguagem do Cinema
2001
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Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation
2002
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VINTE - RioFilme, 20 anos de cinema brasileiro
2013
Walter Salles