The Salt of the Earth
Director: Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado (The Salt of the Earth / 2014 / France / 109 min) International Current Synopsis : This deeply considered documentary from Wim Wenders and the photographer’s son, looks at the Brazilian artist Sebastiao Salgado behind monochrome images that transcend history itself. |
Awards & Festivals:
Academy Awards, USA Nominated Oscar Best Documentary, Feature Abu Dhabi Film Festival Won Audience Choice Award Cannes Film Festival Won François Chalais Award - Special Mention Won Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention This documentary masterpiece about photographer Sebastião Salgado is a compelling testimony of our ... More Won Un Certain Regard - Special Jury Prize Nominated Un Certain Regard Award César Awards, France Won César Best Documentary Film (Meilleur film documentaire) David di Donatello Awards Nominated Dublin International Film Festival Won Audience Award European Film Awards Nominated Audience Award Goya Awards Nominated Goya Best European Film (Mejor Película Europea) |
Independent Spirit Awards Nominated Independent Spirit Award Best Documentary International Documentary Association Nominated IDA Award Best Feature Melbourne International Film Festival Nominated People's Choice Award Best Documentary 3rd Runner-up Munich Film Festival Won One Future Prize Online Film Critics Society Awards Won OFCS Award Best Non-U.S. Release Oslo Films from the South Festival Nominated Films from the South Award Best Documentary Feature Palm Springs International Film Festival 2nd place Audience Award Best Documentary Feature San Sebastián International Film Festival Won Audience Award The Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema Won Platino Award Best Documentary Brazil/France/Italy |