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Walter Salles
Most widely held works by
Walter Salles
Diarios de motocicleta Motorcycle diaries
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27 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,869 libraries worldwide An inspirational adventure, based on the true story of Ernesto Guevara and Alberto Granado, whose thrilling and dangerous road trip across Latin America becomes a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
Cidade de Deus City of God
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2 editions published in 2003 in Portuguese and held by 1,368 libraries worldwide Built in the 1960s, Cidade de Deus (City of God) is a sprawling housing project built to keep the poor as far as possible from Rio's glamorous beaches and resorts. By the 1980s, it has degenerated into a war zone so dangerous that visitors from outside risk being shot to death on sight, a poisonous stew of poverty, drugs, and crime. "If you run away, they get you, and if you stay, they get you, too," says Rocket, who wants to be a photographer. Rocket's brother, friends, and neighbors begin with truck stick-ups, which lead to brothel hold-ups that lead to murder that leads to coke dealing that leads to street brawls with armies of gun-toting 11-year-olds. Soon a full-scale gang war rages in the City of God--understandably not covered by wary Rio photojournalists--but just the opportunity Rocket needs to make his move, get a job at a newspaper, and get out.
Central Station
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5 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in Portuguese and held by 869 libraries worldwide When a young boy witnesses his mother's accidental death, a lonely, retired school-teacher reluctantly takes the child under her wing.
Paris, je t'aime Paris, I love you
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2 editions published in 2007 in French and English and held by 835 libraries worldwide The world's top directors and some of America's top stars create a panoramic portrait of Paris. Find yourself transported by these sexy, romantic, haunting, dramatic, and beautiful stories.
Dark water
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 473 libraries worldwide Dahlia has started a new life. She is recently separated from her husband, has a new job and a new apartment, she's determined to put her estranged relationship behind her and devote herself to raising her daughter, Ceci. Then when her strained separation turns into a bitter custody battle, her situation takes a turn for the worse. Her new apartment seems to have a life of its own. Mysterious noises, persistent leaks of dark water, and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild. This all leads Dahlia on a puzzling and mystifying pursuit to find out who is behind the endless mind games. She begins to frantically search for the links between the riddles and the dark water seems to close in around her.
Abril despedaçado
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11 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in Portuguese and German and held by 470 libraries worldwide Two families, who both grow sugar cane, have been squabbling over the ownership of a piece of land for years. The disagreement then turned violent. The Breveses, a much smaller family, have been suffering more than their rivals and a steady drop in sugar prices has also left the family with little but their pride. When the eldest son of the Breves family is killed, his father orders his next-oldest son to kill one of the Ferreira boys. He finds himself questioning the wisdom of this bloody rivalry, and he ponders his fate while spending time with his younger brother.
Central Station
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13 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in 5 languages and held by 425 libraries worldwide When a young boy witnesses his mother's accidental death, a lonely retired school-teacher reluctantly takes the child under her wing.
Dark water
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10 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and Multiple languages and held by 370 libraries worldwide Dahlia has started a new life. She is recently separated from her husband, has a new job and a new apartment, she's determined to put her estranged relationship behind her and devote herself to raising her daughter, Ceci. Then when her strained separation turns into a bitter custody battle, her situation takes a turn for the worse. Her new apartment seems to have a life of its own. Mysterious noises, persistent leaks of dark water, and strange happenings cause her imagination to run wild. This all leads Dahlia on a puzzling and mystifying pursuit to find out who is behind the endless mind games. She begins to frantically search for the links between the riddles and the dark water seems to close in around her.
The motorcycle diaries
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10 editions published between 2004 and 2010 in Spanish and English and held by 361 libraries worldwide An inspirational adventure, based on the true story of two young men whose thrilling and dangerous road trip across Latin America becomes a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
Paris, je t'aime
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4 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in French and held by 341 libraries worldwide The world's top directors and some of America's top stars create a panoramic portrait of Paris. Find yourself transported by these sexy, romantic, haunting, dramatic, and beautiful stories.
Madame Satã
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9 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in Portuguese and held by 225 libraries worldwide Born to slaves in Northern Brazil and sold at the age of 7 by his mother for the price of a mule, João Francisco dos Santos battled all sterotypes on the mean streets of Lapa, Rio de Janeíro. Jailed for 27 of his 76 years, dos Santos was an explosive figure prone to excessive bouts of violence and moments of extreme tenderness the next. His world was filled with violence and raw desire, while desperate dreams spring from poverty and squalor. João Francisco dos Santos, also known as Madame Satã, is one of the most famous drag queen of 1930s.
Terra estrangeira
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7 editions published between 1995 and 2007 in Portuguese and held by 214 libraries worldwide "After the unexpected death of his mother, Paco, an aspiring actor from Sao Paulo, longs to leave his native Brazil. Tired of living in squalor, he accepts a 'delivery job' from a shady antique dealer and travels to Lisbon carrying a violin filled with uncut diamonds. But when the exchange goes bad, he finds himself on the run from an underworld thug and in the arms of Alex, a beautiful woman caught up in the Portuguese black market." -- Container.
Central Station Central do Brasil
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25 editions published between 1998 and 2005 in 4 languages and held by 154 libraries worldwide When a young boy witnesses his mother's accidental death, a lonely, retired school-teacher reluctantly takes the child under her wing.
The motorcycle diaries Diarios de motocicleta
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1 edition published in 2005 in Spanish and held by 122 libraries worldwide An inspirational adventure, based on the true story of two young men whose thrilling and dangerous road trip across Latin America becomes a life-changing journey of self-discovery.
O céu de Suely Suely in the sky
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1 edition published in 2008 in Portuguese and held by 120 libraries worldwide Hermila takes her newborn son and returns to her village in northeastern Brazil. Realizing she has been abandoned by her husband, she is determined to raise enough money to escape her stifling home town. She raffles off her body as a way to raise money.
O primeiro dia
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in Portuguese and Spanish and held by 106 libraries worldwide Refusing to spend the last day of the 20th century in prison, João agrees to murder his best friend in return for his freedom. Out of desperation, Maria, a beautiful young speech therapist looks to end her life after being abandoned by the man she loves. João and Maria meet and make a commitment to reclaim their hope and begin a new life.
Cidade baixa
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2 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in Portuguese and held by 106 libraries worldwide "Sexy Brazilian drama chronicling a love triangle between two best friends, Deco and Naldinho, and a sultry, beautiful young girl, Karinna. Burdened with unbridled passion, the threesome navigates the "lower city" of tropical Salvador da Bahia, stumbling through a treacherous landscape of sex and jealousy. Suffocated and unable to go on, the three must accept one another as lovers, adversaries and ultimately friends; learning to overlook the defiance of their actions and joining one another down an unthinkable path."--Container.
Antonio Carlos Jobim an all-star tribute
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in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide From Brazil comes this musical tribute to Antonio Carlos Jobim (1927-1994), co-founder and leading composer of the Bossa Nova.
The motorcycle diaries
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14 editions published between 2004 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 46 libraries worldwide Als de 23-jarige Ernesto Guevara en zijn vriend Alberto Granado samen per motorfiets door Zuid Amerika trekken, wordt bij beide mannen een bewustwordingsproces op gang gebracht dat hun latere politieke en sociale ambitie zal bepalen.
Linha de passe
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10 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 45 libraries worldwide Four poor, fatherless brothers in São Paulo aspire to break free of their social status and its trappings by becoming soccer players. more
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Alienation (Social psychology) Apartment houses Brazil Brazil--Rio de Janeiro Cities and towns--Social conditions Custody of children Drama Families Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Films--for the hearing impaired Foreign films France France--Paris Friendship Gangs Germany Granado, Alberto,--1922-2011 Guevara, Ernesto,--1928-1967 Haunted house films Haunted houses Homeless children Horror films Juvenile delinquents Lins, Paulo,--1958- Madame Satã,--1900-1976 Male friendship Man-woman relationships Motion pictures, Brazilian Motion pictures, Portuguese Photographers Racism Railroad stations Retired teachers Road films Road films Single mothers Social history South America Squatter settlements Tourists Travel United States Urban poor Vendetta Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Young men
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Alternative Names
Junior, Walter Salles
Junior, Walter Salles, 1956-
Moreira Salles, Walther 1956-
Sales, Válter
Sales, Válter 1956-
Salles, Válter, 1956-
Salles, Walther Moreira 1956- Vollständigere Namensform
Languages
Portuguese
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Spanish (75) English (43) French (42) German (16) Multiple languages (14) No Linguistic content (7) Undetermined (6) Italian (2) Turkish (1) Covers
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