Central Station (1998)
Central do Brasil (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 50min
- Drama
- 20 Nov 1998 (USA)
- Movie
The emotive journey of a former schoolteacher who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 44 wins & 24 nominations.
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| Fernanda Montenegro | ... |
Isadora
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| Marília Pêra | ... |
Irene
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Vinícius de Oliveira | ... |
Josué
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Soia Lira | ... |
Ana
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| Othon Bastos | ... |
Cezar
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| Otávio Augusto | ... |
Pedrão
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Stela Freitas | ... |
Yolanda
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Matheus Nachtergaele | ... |
Isaías
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| Caio Junqueira | ... |
Moisés
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Socorro Nobre | ... |
Dora's Client
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Manoel Gomes | ... |
Dora's Client
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Roberto Andrade | ... |
Dora's Client
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Sheyla Kenia | ... |
Dora's Client
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Malcon Soares | ... |
Dora's Client
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Maria Fernandes | ... |
Dora's Client
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Maria Marlene | ... |
Dora's Client
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Christano Camargo | ... |
Dora's Client
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Jorseba-Sebastiano Oliveira | ... |
Dora's Client
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Andréa Albuquerque | ... |
Dora's Client
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Sidney Antunes | ... |
Crente
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Rita Assemany | ... |
Jessé's Wife
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João Braz | ... |
Photo stall owner
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Patrícia Brás | ... |
Dora's Client
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Marcelo Carneiro | ... |
The thief
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Telma Cunha | ... |
Lipstick woman
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José Pedro da Costa Filho | ... |
Cameló
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Felícia de Castro | ... |
Cashier
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Marcos de Lima | ... |
Bené's Son
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Preto de Linha | ... |
Shoeshine Man
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Harildo Deda | ... |
Bené
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Antonio Dos Santos | ... |
Dora's Client
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| Berto Filho | ... |
Romeiro 1
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Fernando Fulco | ... |
F-street man
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Gildasio Leite | ... |
Man in the bus
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Sônia Leite | ... |
Woman in the bus 1
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Edivaldo Lima | ... |
Jessé's Son
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Nanego Lira | ... |
Nordeste preacher
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Diego Lopes Filho | ... |
Cachier
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Dona Luzia | ... |
Pilgrim singingin truck
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Antônio Marcos | ... |
Singer
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Mário Mendes | ... |
João - Yolanda's husband
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Maria Menezes | ... |
Waitress
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Estelina Moreira da Silva | ... |
Woman in the bus 2
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Esperança Motta | ... |
Prostituta
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Manuel José Neves | ... |
Walkman owner
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Antonieta Noronha | ... |
Violeta
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José Pereira da Silva | ... |
Dora's Client
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Zezão Pereira | ... |
Bus driver
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Everaldo Pontes | ... |
Dora's Client
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José Ramos | ... |
Pilgrims' driver
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Iami Rebouças | ... |
Woman of the photo
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João Rodrigues | ... |
Praying pilgrim 2
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Gideon Rosa | ... |
Jessé
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Inaldo Santana | ... |
Dora's Client in Nordeste
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Cícero Santos | ... |
Dora's Client
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Dona Severina | ... |
Praying pilgrim 1
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Eliane Silva | ... |
Dora's Client
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Ingrid Trigueiro | ... |
Dora's Client
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| Sergio Kato | ... |
Dora's Client (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Walter Salles | ||
Written by
| Marcos Bernstein | ... | (writer) |
| João Emanuel Carneiro | ... | (writer) |
| Walter Salles | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Lillian Birnbaum | ... | executive producer |
| Paulo Brito | ... | associate producer |
| Afonso Coaracy | ... | line producer |
| Arthur Cohn | ... | producer |
| Paulo Carlos De Brito | ... | associate producer |
| Martine de Clermont-Tonnerre | ... | producer |
| Jack Gajos | ... | associate producer |
| Thomas Garvin | ... | executive producer |
| Donald Ranvaud | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Redford | ... | producer |
| Walter Salles | ... | producer |
| Elisa Tolomelli | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Jaques Morelenbaum | ||
| Antonio Pinto | ||
Cinematography by
| Walter Carvalho | ||
Editing by
| Felipe Lacerda | ||
| Isabelle Rathery | ||
Editorial Department
| João Cutileiro Nunes | ... | assistant editor |
| Yvan Lucas | ... | color timer |
| João Nunes | ... | first assistant editor (as Joao Nunes) |
| Patrick Thauvin | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Sergio Machado | ||
Production Design by
| Cassio Amarante | ||
| Carla Caffé | ||
Costume Design by
| Cristina Camargo | ||
Makeup Department
| Antoine Garabedian | ... | head makeup artist |
Production Management
| Beto Bruno | ... | production supervisor |
| Afonso Coaracy | ... | production manager |
| Leonardo Oest | ... | assistant production manager |
| Wellington Pingo | ... | assistant production manager |
| Claudia Reis | ... | assistant production manager |
| Severo Santos | ... | assistant production manager |
| Marcelo Torres | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| João Emanuel Carneiro | ... | second assistant director |
| Vinicius Coimbra | ... | assistant director: Rio de Jameiro |
| Kátia Lund | ... | first assistant director |
| Sergio Machado | ... | second assistant director |
| Cláudia Tavores | ... | trainee assistant director |
Art Department
| Moisés Alexandre | ... | set painter: Pernambuco |
| Isac Caffé | ... | set painter |
| Mônica Costa | ... | set designer |
| Joana Côrtes | ... | art department trainee |
| Almir de Azevédo | ... | art researcher: Pernambuco |
| Cristiana Duarte | ... | art department trainee |
| Paulo Dubois | ... | set constructor |
| Cristiana Javier | ... | art department trainee |
| Marcelo Larrea | ... | assistant art director / set designer |
| Leão | ... | set constructor: Pernambuco |
| Zé Luca | ... | set designer |
| Joana Mureb | ... | art department trainee |
| Joana Penna | ... | art department trainee |
| Roberta Pupo | ... | art department trainee |
| Marcos Sachs | ... | set painter |
| Edmilson Santana | ... | set constructor: Pernambuco |
| Marcelo Silva de Lima | ... | property assistant |
Sound Department
| Jean-Claude Brisson | ... | sound |
| André Cappello | ... | foley recordist |
| Manuel de Souza | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Fernando Duca | ... | boom operator |
| François Groult | ... | sound |
| François Lepeuple | ... | foley artist |
| Olivier Marlangeon | ... | foley artist |
| Bruno Tarrière | ... | sound mixer |
| Mark A. Van Der Willigen | ... | sound |
| Waldir Xavier | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Mauricio Couto Bevilaqua | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Sergio Farjalla Jr. | ... | special effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Alberto Bellezia | ... | second assistant camera |
| Marcelo Brasil | ... | first assistant camera |
| Walter Carvalho | ... | still photographer |
| Valdemir Cesar 'Cesinha' Coelho | ... | key grip / key grip: Rio de Janeiro |
| Claudio Gustavo da Silva | ... | camera trainee |
| Hallfman de Amar | ... | grip |
| Marcos de Noronha | ... | best boy |
| Geraldo Ferreira | ... | electrician |
| Natanael Golçalves Souza | ... | grip |
| José Gomes | ... | grip |
| Marco T. Guglielmoni | ... | steady cam operater |
| Júlio Guimarães | ... | grip |
| Guzulinha | ... | grip |
| Ulisses Malta Jr. | ... | electrician |
| Paulo Oliveira | ... | electrician |
| Valdeci Pires | ... | grip |
| Paula Prandini | ... | still photographer |
| Ricardo Sa | ... | still photographer |
| Manoel Severino | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Daniela Braga | ... | casting assistant |
| Denise del Cueto | ... | children casting: Rio de Janeiro |
| Nilse Oliveira | ... | casting assistant |
| Gisele Tolomelli | ... | casting trainee |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cacelda Fernandes Da Silva | ... | costume support |
| Maria Helena Ferreira | ... | costume support |
| Marta Macedo | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Selma Santos | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Bernardo Bessler | ... | musician: violin |
| Marie Christine S. Bessler | ... | musician: viola |
| Michel Bessler | ... | musician: violin |
| Luiz Brasil | ... | musician: guitar, viola, and mandolin |
| Chico César | ... | composer: song: "Mama África" |
| José Alves da Silva | ... | musician: violin |
| João Daltro de Almeida | ... | musician: violin |
| Denner de Castro Campolina | ... | musician: double bass |
| Ricardo Amado de Silva | ... | musician: violin |
| Walter Hack | ... | musician: violin |
| Márcio Malard | ... | musician: cello (as Márcio Eymard Malard) |
| Edu Morelembaum | ... | musician: piano |
| Jaques Morelenbaum | ... | musician: cello |
| Giancarlo Pareschi | ... | musician: violin |
| Jesuína N. Passaroto | ... | musician: viola |
| Paschoal Perrotta Cordas | ... | music arranger: strings / musician: violin |
| Antonio Pinto | ... | musician: piano |
| Jorge Kundert Ranevsky | ... | musician: cello |
| Siba | ... | musician: rebec |
| Marcos Suzano | ... | musician: percussion |
| Emmanuel Chamboredon | ... | soundtrack album producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Adelina Pontual | ... | continuity |
Transportation Department
| Sueli Mattos | ... | transportation manager |
Additional Crew
| Claude Abeille | ... | lawyer |
| Gilmard Amaro | ... | trainee production assistant |
| Daniela Arantes | ... | production assistant |
| Ilsa Baptista | ... | executive assistant |
| Claudia Bejarano | ... | production secretary |
| Vera Bonilha | ... | assistant acting coach |
| Eduardo Colombiano | ... | trainee production assistant |
| José Antonio Da Silva | ... | personnel department |
| José Carlos Da Silva | ... | personnel department |
| Isabelle Davis | ... | production assistant |
| Edouard de Chabaneix | ... | production assistant |
| Jacques Dubecq | ... | production administrator |
| Thomas Garvin | ... | lawyer |
| Zenilda Grimm | ... | personnel department |
| Alice Lefrançois | ... | production assistant |
| Mónica Lima | ... | production assistant |
| Anna Luiza Müller | ... | publicist |
| Wellington Pingo | ... | set manager |
| Claudia Reis | ... | trainee production assistant |
| Eudes Santos | ... | production assistant |
| Wellington Silva | ... | production assistant |
| Fátima Toledo | ... | acting coach (as Maria Fatima Toledo) / training of actors: Josué (as Maria Fatima Toledo) |
Thanks
Production Companies
- Audiovisual Development Bureau, Ministerio da Cultura (support)
- BEI Comunicações (fund raising)
- Bahiatursa (support)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Credicard (support)
- Dolby Digital (support)
- Fondation de la Poste (support)
- Fulmitrens (support)
- Lei de Incentivo a Cultura, Ministerio da Cultura (support)
- MACT Productions
- Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement International (participation)
- NAK (support)
- Prefeitura Rio Filme (support)
- Rainer Artes Gráficas (support)
- Rio-Sul Linhas Aéreas (support)
- Riofilme
- Sagepacq (participation)
- Secretaria da Cultura e Turismo, Governo da Bahia (support)
- Severiano Ribeiro Distribuidora (support)
- Sundance Institute (support)
- São Paulo City Hall (support)
- Telebahia (support)
- The Coca-Cola Company (support)
- Varig Brasil (support)
- VideoFilmes
Distributors
- Buena Vista International Finland (1998) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Cinéart (1998) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Herald Picture (1999) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Les Films du Camélia (2018) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Mars Distribution (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Mikado Film (1998) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Sony Pictures Classics (1998) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (Czechia)
- Buena Vista Home Video (1999) (Australia) (VHS) (through)
- Buena Vista International (1999) (Finland) (video)
- Buena Vista International (Germany)
- Canvas (2016) (Belgium) (tv)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Edko Films (Hong Kong)
- Europa Carat (Brazil) (VHS)
- Europa Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- Filmes Lusomundo (Portugal)
- Gativideo (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Home Vision Entertainment (HVE) (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Miramax Home Entertainment (1999) (Australia) (VHS) (through)
- NHK Kyôiku (2000) (Japan) (tv)
- NHK-BS2 (2000) (Japan) (tv)
- RCV Film Distribution (Belgium)
- RCV Film Distribution (Luxembourg)
- RCV Film Distribution (Netherlands)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- 5° Batalhão de Policia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janheiro (thanks)
- Agencia Roxy de Turismo (thanks)
- Airways (thanks)
- Akzo Nobel (thanks)
- Assurances Continentales, Les (insurance)
- Atlanta Veiculos (post-production facilities)
- Batalhão de Choque da Policia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (thanks)
- Berlin Film Festival (festival)
- C. Amorim et Cia (thanks)
- CDL (Italian dubbing by)
- Cambui Veiculos (thanks)
- Casa do Menor Trabalhador (thanks)
- Cedisa Supermercados (thanks)
- Centro Federal de Educação Tecnologica da Bahia (thanks)
- Codisman Veiculos (thanks)
- Cofet Comércio (thanks)
- Cofiloisirs (bank services)
- Comando Militar do Leste (thanks)
- Companhiade Engenharia de Trafico (CET Rio) (thanks)
- Convelma Veiculos (thanks)
- Cooperativa Mista Agropecuaria (thanks)
- Cruzeiro do Nordeste, Arcoverde e Sertãnea (thanks)
- D'Sign Serviços de Sinalizaço (thanks)
- D.C. Audiovisuel (sound transfer)
- Dain, Gandelman e Lacé Brando Advogados (law firm)
- Discover Digital Studio (music recorded at)
- Empresa Municipal de Urbanização de Vitoria da Conquista (thanks)
- Espaço Xis Magazine (thanks)
- Estudio Mega Indie Records (mixing studio)
- Ferragens e Tintas (thanks)
- Fundação Gregorio de Mattos (thanks)
- Galeria de Imagem (extras casting)
- Hotel da Bahia, Salvador da Bahia (thanks)
- Industria de Tintas Capellano (thanks)
- Jackson (sound post-production)
- Jornal O Povo do Rio (thanks)
- Livremento Palace Hotel, Vitoria da Conquista (thanks)
- Loro (thanks)
- Magalhães Sucupira Comércio e Industria (thanks)
- Ministerio da Cultura - Funarte (thanks)
- Morris Advogados Associados (law firm)
- Movel Motores e Veiculos (thanks)
- Movi & Arte, São Paulo (thanks)
- Neguinho (thanks)
- Otica Lunetterie (thanks)
- Policia Militar e Rodaviaria de Pernambuco (thanks)
- População de Cruzeiro de Nordeste (thanks)
- Prefeitura Municipal de Arcoverde (thanks)
- Prefeitura Municipal de Milagres (thanks)
- Prefeitura Municipal de Sertãnea (thanks)
- Prefeitura Municipal de Xique-Xique (thanks)
- Prefeitura de Vitoria da Conquista (thanks)
- Secretaria Municipal de Transpostes Urbanos (SMTU) (thanks)
- Secretaria de Estado de Cultura do Espirito Santo (thanks)
- Secretaria de Estado de Cultura e Esportes do Rio de Janeiro (thanks)
- Secretaria de Transportes do Esto da Bahia (thanks)
- Standard,Ogilvy & Mather (thanks)
- Subsecretaria de Projetos Especiais (thanks)
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
- Superlar Supermercados (thanks)
- Teatro Gloria, Rio (thanks)
- Teatro José de Alencar (thanks)
- Teatro Vila Velha, Salvador da Bahia (thanks)
- Teatro Villa-Lobos (thanks)
- Tintas ITC (thanks)
- Toco (thanks)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Transatlantic Video (thanks)
- Truq Produtora de Cinema, TV e Video (thanks)
- Universida de Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia (thanks)
- Vitoria Palace Hotel (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dora, a dour old woman who hates customers and calls them 'trash,' works at a Rio de Janeiro central station writing and mailing letters for customers. Josue is a 9-year-old boy who never met his father. His mother is sending letters to his father through Dora. When she dies in a car accident, Dora takes Josue on a trip to find his father. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | He was looking for the father he never knew. She was looking for a second chance. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,900,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Vinícius de Oliveira , a shoeshine boy, beat out more than 1,500 other young actors for the role of Josué. See more » |
| Goofs | When Dora gets off the bus leaving Josue behind, she enters a diner, and in the view of the wall off to the side are three stacks of plastic red crates containing empty soda bottles. Following a quick cutaway and return to the same view, there's only one stack of red crates; the others are replaced by two stacks of larger milk-style crates of different colors. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Prince of Egypt/Shattered Image/Little Voice/A Simple Plan/Central Station (1998). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Toada e desafio See more » |
| Quotes |
Isadora:
If you ever miss me, take a look at our little portrait. I say this because I fear that you'll forget me as well. I miss my father. I miss everything. Dora. See more » |