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Central Station (1998)

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Reviews Counted:47

Fresh:44

Rotten:3

Average Rating:7.9/10

Consensus: Director Salles transcends road-movie clichés and crafts a film that is as moving as it is universal.

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Fernanda Montenegro's affecting performance, nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, is the centerpiece in this acclaimed Brazilian film. In the bustling heart of Rio de Janeiro, a young boy witnesses... Fernanda Montenegro's affecting performance, nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, is the centerpiece in this acclaimed Brazilian film. In the bustling heart of Rio de Janeiro, a young boy witnesses the accidental death of his mother. When a lonely, retired schoolteacher (Montenegro) reluctantly agrees to care for the boy, they begin a journey across the countryside on which they learn valuable lessons about each other and the human spirit. [More]

Starring: Fernanda Montenegro, Vinicius De Oliveira, Marília Pêra

Starring: Fernanda Montenegro, Vinicius De Oliveira, Marília Pêra

Director: Walter Salles

Director: Walter Salles
Screenwriter: Joao Emanuel Carneiro, Marcus Bernstein
Producer: Arthur Cohn, Martine de Clermont-Tonnerre
Composer: Antonio Pinto, Jaques Morelembaum

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...a road movie of uncommon texture and grit during which the mismatched couple, each initially defensive and guarded, bond with each other.

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Marty Mapes
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'Central do Brasil' tem a simplicidade dos grandes filmes.

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An orphan boy tenderizes the heart of a cynical woman who finally realizes her kinship with others. This is a deeply spiritual film.

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It's not just a strong, heartfelt drama. It's a film that transcends its national boundaries.

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