The Salt of the Earth
Le sel de la terre
“A Journey With Sebastião Salgado”
Synopsis
During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes: a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-11-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders
- Screenplay & Story
- Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Camille Delafon, David Rosier
- Original Score
- Laurent Petitgand
- Original Title
- Le sel de la terre
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Secretaria de Estado de Cultura do Espírito Santo, Decia Films, Amazonas Images, Solares Fondazione delle Arti, La Région Île-de-France, Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Serviçio Social do Comércio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders
Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Camille Delafon, David Rosier
Laurent Petitgand
Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Hugo Barbier
Rob Myers, Maxine Goedicke
David Rosier, Wim Wenders
Department Leadership Roster
Juliano Ribeiro Salgado
Director
Wim Wenders
Director
Wim Wenders
Writer
Juliano Ribeiro Salgado
Writer
Rob Myers
Editor
David Rosier
Producer
Maxine Goedicke
Editor
Juliano Ribeiro Salgado
Director of Photography
Hugo Barbier
Director of Photography
Camille Delafon
Writer
Laurent Petitgand
Original Music Composer
David Rosier
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Salt of the Earth
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What is The Salt of the Earth about?
During the last forty years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvations and exodus… He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of the wild fauna and flora, of grandiose landscapes: a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet's beauty. Salgado's life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last journeys, and by Wim Wenders, a photographer himself.
Who directed The Salt of the Earth?
The Salt of the Earth was directed by Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders.
Who stars in The Salt of the Earth?
The principal cast of The Salt of the Earth includes Sebastião Salgado, Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Hugo Barbier, Lélia Wanick Salgado.
When was The Salt of the Earth released and how long is it?
The Salt of the Earth was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Salt of the Earth make at the box office?
The Salt of the Earth grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Salt of the Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Salt of the Earth was composed by Laurent Petitgand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Salt of the Earth?
The Salt of the Earth holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).