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The Salt of the Earth

2014Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

Documentary
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic838.3Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

A moving, philosophical documentary movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Documentary
  • Photography
  • Social Commentary
  • Environmentalism
  • Black and White Cinematography
  • Humanity
  • Global Issues
  • Poignant
  • Contemplative
  • Biographical

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado
Written by
Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, David Rosier
Produced by
David Rosier
Music by
Laurent Petitgand

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Facts

August 29, 2014 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
August 29, 2014
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary
Original language
French
Also spoken
Portuguese, English
Made in
Italy, France, Brazil
Box office
$1 million
Available in
43 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Salt of the Earth?"

Questions about The Salt of the Earth

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Where can I stream The Salt of the Earth?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Salt of the Earth from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Salt of the Earth worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.4, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 83).

Is The Salt of the Earth okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Salt of the Earth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Salt of the Earth in English?

FrenchPortugueseEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some Portuguese and English.