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
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)