Das Salz der Erde / Le Sel de la Terre

The Salt of the Earth (Shade and Light)
Director
Wim Wenders, Juliano Salgado
Country
France, Brazil, Germany
Year
2014
Genre
Documentary
Scriptwriters
Wim Wenders, Juliano Salgado
Cast
Sebastião Salgado
Production
Decia Films
http://www.dassalzdererde-derfilm.de/

Storyline

A documentary filmed by Salgado’s son and Wim Wenders about Sebastião Salgado and his exhibitions in cities around the world.

The Brazilian is renowned for the long-term projects he undertakes, devoting years at a time to documenting the story of a particular people or the evolution of a certain place.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Festival de Cannes 2014
Un Certain Regard
San Sebastián International Film Festival 2014
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam 2014
Masters
Miami International Film Festival 2015
Sofia International Film Festival 2018

Goyas Awards 2015
Nominated for Best European Film
Oscar 2015
Nominated to Best Documentary feature
César 2015
Nomination: Best Documentary
Winner: Best Documentary

Releases

Spain (31 of October 2014)
Germany (30 of October 2014)