Walter Salles
BrazildirectorMaleb. 19569.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Walter Salles is a renowned Brazilian filmmaker, celebrated for his poignant storytelling and exploration of social issues through cinema. His notable works include 'Central do Brasil' and 'Diários de Motocicleta,' the latter of which earned him international acclaim. Salles has been a prominent figure in the Brazilian film industry, and his latest film, 'Ainda Estou Aqui,' has made history by winning the Goya Award for Best Ibero-American Film, marking a significant achievement for Brazilian cinema.
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Walter Salles commented on the recognition of 'Central do Brasil' as the best Brazilian film of all time.
Walter Salles comenta escolha de 'Central do Brasil' como melhor filme brasileiro de todos os tempos: 'Um presente'Brazil· 2026-06-20
Walter Salles directed the classic film 'Central do Brasil', which is highly recognized internationally.
profissionais do cinema elegem seus favoritos; veja a lista e monte seu top 10Brazil· 2026-06-19
Walter Salles is a renowned filmmaker known for his international projection and films like Diarios de Motocicleta.
por qué los Oscar están mirando a Brasil (y Brasil a su pasado reciente)
Uruguay· 2026-02-28
Walter Salles directed the film 'Ainda estou aqui', which has received multiple awards.
melhor atriz internacional. Cerimônia será nesta terça (27) na EspanhaBrazil· 2026-01-26
Walter Salles is a Brazilian filmmaker who is eligible to vote at the Oscar.
Apesar de fala de diretor de rival de 'O agente secreto', brasileiros são apenas 0,6% dos votantes do OscarBrazil· 2026-01-24
Walter Salles praised the achievements of 'O agente secreto' and its team at the Golden Globes.
Sem tempo pra festa, Wagner Moura e Kleber Mendonça Filho viajam com 'O agente secreto' após vitória no Globo de OuroBrazil· 2026-01-13
Walter Salles made history by winning the first Oscar for a Brazilian film with 'Aún estoy aquí'.
El triunfo de 'El agente secreto' en los Globos de Oro despeja su camino hacia los Óscar
Honduras· 2026-01-12
Walter Salles' film was propelled to three Oscar nominations thanks to Fernanda Torres' win.
o que vitórias de 'O agente secreto' e Wagner Moura no Globo de Ouro significam na corrida pelo OscarBrazil· 2026-01-12
Walter Salles was mentioned in the context of a previous film that was nominated for awards.
balance de una premiación anunciada, aburrida, previsible, con ganadores y perdedores (como DiCaprio)
Argentina· 2026-01-12
Walter Salles' film received three Oscar nominations thanks to Fernanda Torres' win.
o que vitórias de 'O agente secreto' no Globo de Ouro significam na corrida pelo OscarBrazil· 2026-01-12Walter Salles directed the film 'Aún estoy aquí', which features Fernanda Torres and addresses the memory of Brazil's military dictatorship.
Havaianas: Boicot a las chanclas Havaianas: la última obsesión de la extrema derecha brasileña
Spain· 2025-12-25
Walter Salles is the director of the film inspired by the story of Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior.
Justiça argentina retifica atestado de óbito do pianista brasileiro assassinado durante a ditadura
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-23
Walter Salles opted for a humanistic melodrama in his film about the military dictatorship.
Alberto Da Silva, universitaire, à propos de « L’Agent secret » : « Au Brésil, filmer le passé, c’est parler du présent »
France· 2025-12-17
Walter Salles directed the film 'Ainda Estou Aqui', which contributed to the Oscars evolving into global awards.
Com a shortlist do melhor filme internacional, o Óscar 2026 já aquece | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-12-17
Walter Salles directed the Brazilian drama 'Für immer hier', which won the Oscar for best international film.
Deutscher Film „In die Sonne schauen“ ist in der Oscar-Vorrunde - Kultur
Germany· 2025-12-17
Walter Salles directed the film 'Je suis toujours là', which was released shortly before 'L’Agent secret'.
« L’Agent secret » : à Recife, la mort aux trousses filmée par Kleber Mendonça FilhoFrance· 2025-12-16Walter Salles has waited his whole life to make the film 'I'm Still Here'.
Han har ventet hele sit liv på at lave den her film
Denmark· 2025-12-03
Walter Salles directed the Oscar-winning film 'Ainda Estou Aqui'.
Dois filmes brasileiros são selecionados pelo The Economist entre os melhores de 2025; veja listaBrazil· 2025-12-02
Walter Salles directed the Oscar-winning film 'Ainda Estou Aqui'.
Dois filmes brasileiros são selecionados pelo The Economist entre os melhores de 2025; veja listaBrazil· 2025-12-01
Isabelle Huppert mentioned Walter Salles as a director she would love to collaborate with.
'Kleber Mendonça Filho, Walter Salles e Karim Aïnouz'Brazil· 2025-11-30
Walter Salles is mentioned in comparison to other filmmakers in the article.
A implosão da candidatura Molon ao Senado com a ADPF das Favelas e a crise no PSB do Rio pós-AlemãoBrazil· 2025-11-14
Walter Salles was recognized at the Academy Museum Gala.
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Jamaica· 2025-10-20
Walter Salles is one of the executive producers of 'Manas'.
longa foi elogiado por Julia RobertsBrazil· 2025-10-19
Walter Salles directed 'The Motorcycle Diaries', a film produced by Robert Redford.
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Peru· 2025-09-17
Walter Salles directed 'The Motorcycle Diaries', which Robert Redford produced.
Ni un solo Óscar como actor en una brillante carrera
Dominican Republic· 2025-09-16
Walter Salles directed 'Diarios de motocicleta', which Robert Redford produced.
Robert Redford no ganó un solo Óscar como actor en su brillante carrerHonduras· 2025-09-16
Walter Salles is the current winner in the international film category and commented on Brazil's Oscar chances.
Kleber Mendonça Filho explica próximos passos de 'O agente secreto' até o Oscar: 'caminho incrível e árduo'Brazil· 2025-09-16
Walter Salles directed 'Ainda estou aqui', which won the Oscar for best international film last year.
Quais os principais rivais de 'O agente secreto' na disputa de melhor filme internacionalBrazil· 2025-09-15
Walter Salles, who won the Oscar for 'Ainda estou aqui', highlighted Brazil's chance to compete again.
'O agente secreto' é o escolhido para representar o Brasil no Oscar de melhor filme internacionalBrazil· 2025-09-15
Walter Salles directed 'Ainda estou aqui', which was a significant film in Brazilian cinema.
Por que 'O agente secreto' é a melhor escolha para representar o Brasil no Oscar 2026Brazil· 2025-09-11
