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Dora is a former school teacher who makes a living by writing letters for illiterate people passing through Rio de Janeiro's main train station, Central Station. Among her clients are Ana and her nine-year-old son Josue, who has a fierce desire to meet his father, whom he has never seen. Dora has become stoically indifferent to .. Read more
| Starring | Fernanda Montenegro, Marilia Pera, Vincius De Oliveira |
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| Director | Walter Salles |
| Genres | Drama |
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Dora is a former school teacher who makes a living by writing letters for illiterate people passing through Rio de Janeiro's main train station, Central Station. Among her clients are Ana and her nine-year-old son Josue, who has a fierce desire to meet his father, whom he has never seen. Dora has become stoically indifferent to her charge, choosing arbitrarily to send some letters and discard others with the help of her neighbor Irene. A sudden accident leaves Josue orphaned at the station and this is when Dora's life begins to change dramatically. Swayed by a curiously maternal compassion, Dora commits to returning Josue to his father in Brazil's remote Northeast.
| Starring | Fernanda Montenegro, Marilia Pera, Vincius De Oliveira |
|---|---|
| Director | Walter Salles |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Original title | Central do Brasil |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 46 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: Portuguese |
| Released | Production year: 1998 To Rent: DVD: 01 Apr 2004 |
A delight Ð a charming, but tough, study in loss and redemption, wise, witty and compassionate without losing touch with the harsher realities of life.
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Ignore previous review ' a jolly good film for the ladies' - please!! Totally irrelvant as to what sex you are in order to enjoy this film. Its ... read more »
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Such a beauty
This movie is simply amazing. Very very beautiful. A must-see! You will laugh, you will cry and you will realise what matters the most in life.
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brilliant! a must see!
brilliant!
great acting! great storyline!
absolutely fabulous film! great story (although a bit unusual) everything falls into place at ... read more »
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worth watching
a film in a foreign language with subtitles.
the two main characters make this film - they are brilliant!
i really enjoyed this - not for ... read more »
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