Central do Brasil

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8.0/10

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Road Trip Tragedy Drama

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.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.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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IMDb RATING

8.0/10

47K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,201

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Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 44 wins & 26 nominations total

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What You Need to Know About 'I'm Still Here'

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What You Need to Know About 'I'm Still Here'

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Trivia
Vinícius de Oliveira , a shoeshine boy, beat out more than 1,500 other young actors for the role of Josué.

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.

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.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Prince of Egypt/Shattered Image/Little Voice/A Simple Plan/Central Station (1998)

Soundtracks
Toada e desafio
Written by Capiba (music & lyrics)
Performed by Quinteto da Paraíba

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Featured review

10/10

There are movies and there are MOVIES!!

I was surprised when I first saw Central do Brasil. First, because, living in Brasil, I have had the chance to see the rise and fall of our movie production. Suddenly, a powerful cinematographic milestone comes as a delightful surprise to movie lovers down here. A few things must be said: it's pretty obvious that Central do Brasil is too much of a real and daring movie for the Academy. It's almost a relief that it didn't get any Oscars, but was praised all over the world, winning more than 50 ( !!!) prizes in Europe, Asia and Americas. For those who find it boring, it's time to reavaluate your concepts on what good cinema is. Stop seeing The Patriots and Independence Days that infect America's so-called Industry, and try to research a little bit more on sense and sensibility!!