Central Station (1998)
Central Station (Central do Brasil) is an award-winning Brazilian drama directed by Walter Salles, telling the emotional story of a former schoolteacher who forms an unlikely bond with a young boy searching for his father in Brazil’s impoverished interior.
Starring Fernanda Montenegro in a widely acclaimed performance, the film explores themes of loss, compassion, and human connection against a backdrop of social inequality and rural hardship. Its realistic approach, heartfelt storytelling, and powerful performances made it one of Brazil’s most internationally celebrated films.
Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actress and Best Foreign Language Film, Central Station helped bring Brazilian cinema to global attention and remains a landmark of Latin American filmmaking.