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      Central Station

      Released Nov 20, 1998 1h 50m Drama List
      94% 50 Reviews Tomatometer 95% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Bitter former schoolteacher Dora (Fernanda Montenegro) supports herself by taking dictation from illiterate people in Rio de Janeiro who want to write letters to their families and then pocketing their money without ever mailing the envelopes. One day, Josue (Vinícius de Oliveira), the 9-year-old son of one of her clients, is left alone when his mother is killed in a bus accident. Reluctantly taking him in, Dora joins the boy on a road trip to find his long-missing father. Read More Read Less
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      Director Salles transcends road-movie clichés and crafts a film that is as moving as it is universal.

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      Phoebe Flowers Miami Herald A masterpiece of sincere emotion. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 5, 2023 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 4/4 Mar 19, 2002 Full Review Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times As beautiful as it is wrenching. Rated: 4.5/5 Feb 14, 2001 Full Review Aaron Homem PopMatters Central Station highlights the masses’ resilience while romanticizing their economic condition and environment. Jan 27, 2023 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com What separates and elevates Walter Salles' film above the familiar neo-realist type of melodrama is the stylized visual style and Fernanda Montengero's stunning performance. Rated: B+ Aug 9, 2010 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      DIEGO W Walter Salles' film Central Station is regarded as his best to date and is praised globally for its powerful story and portrayal. The film, which is primarily set in the northeast, deftly employs clichés and generalizations to emotionally engage viewers while showcasing a variety of locales. This universality enables a profound emotional connection between the story and viewers of all backgrounds. As the lead character, Dora, one of Brazil's best actresses, Fernanda Montenegro, gives a performance that will never be forgotten. It's reasonable to argue that one of Walter Salles' most creative choices was to cast Fernanda Montenegro, whose performance is crucial to the success and praise of the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Stephanie V I really love this movie. One of the best! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Mellissa R Realmente mecheu cmg, amo dms, esse filme é a razão do meu orgulho de ser brasileira. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/24 Full Review Alec B A moving road trip film and although it is cliched the performances and narrative structure obscure that long enough until you are so invested in the characters that it simply doesn't matter. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review Ian B The photography, the story, Fernanda Montenegro, just sublime. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/24 Full Review Arthur R Central do Brasil é um clássico absoluto do cinema nacional, tudo nele é bem produzido, ao ponto que furou sua bolha e inspirou uma grande geração de filmes fora do país. Walter Salles capta muito bem a essência do Brasil ao filmar seus cenários vazios e belos, a fotografia nos transporta para dentro do longa e mostra que nem só de Cristo Redentor vivem as paisagens do país que vivemos. Impossível não elogiar a brilhante atuação de Fernanda Montenegro, que entrega uma personagem séria, egoísta e severamente complexa, nos mostrando aos poucos a sucessão de acontecimentos que a levaram ser quem é. A trama é excelente em apostar na simplicidade do cotidiano brasileiro, mostrando uma vez mais que essa história é sim inspiradora e alcançou Hollywood, onde atualmente vemos e assistimos projetos com histórias semelhantes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Bitter former schoolteacher Dora (Fernanda Montenegro) supports herself by taking dictation from illiterate people in Rio de Janeiro who want to write letters to their families and then pocketing their money without ever mailing the envelopes. One day, Josue (Vinícius de Oliveira), the 9-year-old son of one of her clients, is left alone when his mother is killed in a bus accident. Reluctantly taking him in, Dora joins the boy on a road trip to find his long-missing father.
      Director
      Walter Salles
      Producer
      Lillian Birnbaum, Thomas Garvin, Donald Ranvaud, Elisa Tolomelli
      Screenwriter
      Walter Salles, Marcos Bernstein, João Emanuel Carneiro
      Distributor
      Sony Pictures Classics
      Production Co
      MACT Productions, Buena Vista International, Canal+, Videofilmes, Riofilme, Europa Filmes
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Portuguese (Brazil)
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 20, 1998, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 23, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $6.2M
      Runtime
      1h 50m