The Salt of the Earth (2014)
A Journey With Sebastião Salgado
During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes: a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.
Cast
- Sebastião Salgado - Self
- Wim Wenders - Self
- Juliano Ribeiro Salgado - Self
- Hugo Barbier - Self
- Lélia Wanick Salgado - Self
- Jacques Barthélémy - Self
- Régis Muller - Self
- João Pessoa Mattos - Self
- Leny Wanick Mattos - Self
- Maria Teresa Salgado Rocha Bastos - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
human vs nature, photographer, exodus, slavery, photographic evidence, combat photography, cultural conflict, starvation, shocking, humanity, slave labor, wildlife photographer, crime against humanity, human made disaster, planet earth
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Salt of the Earth about?
- During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes: a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.
- Who directed The Salt of the Earth?
- The Salt of the Earth was directed by Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders.
- Who stars in The Salt of the Earth?
- The Salt of the Earth stars Sebastião Salgado, Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Hugo Barbier, Lélia Wanick Salgado, Jacques Barthélémy.
- How long is The Salt of the Earth?
- The Salt of the Earth has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Salt of the Earth?
- The Salt of the Earth is a Documentary film.
- How much did The Salt of the Earth gross?
- The Salt of the Earth grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Salt of the Earth produced?
- The Salt of the Earth was produced in Italy, France, Brazil.