Central Station, directed by Walter Salles, begins in Rio de Jainero 's crowded train station. The film focuses on Dora (Fernanda Montenegro), an older, cynical woman who earns a living there by writing letters for illiterate Brazilians. From its opening, the film portrays the stories of everyday Brazilians and incorporates them into the script. A documentary style is achieved using a hidden camera to capture snapshots of real people verbalizing letters to Dora.
After Josué’s mother is killed outside the station Dora befriends the boy and helps him on his journey to find his father; a man he has never met. Already from the opening sequences the social issues of this film are presented to the audience.
A true road tip movie, the film showcases Brazil 's colourful landscapes, scenic views of the rural surroundings, and the richness of people’s cultural traditions. Salles had taken inspiration from Vittorio De Sica whom he has previously worked with. The result is a film that carries on the neo-realist tradition by depicting poor and marginalized people in a way that shows their dignity despite their daily trials and tribulations of life.
Like the other two films I have mentioned most the actors in this film are
…show more content…
Both are alone in the world, and both are struggling to survive under difficult circumstances. Walter Salles has stated that his film is about Brazilian identity, and that it is an allegory for how the nation is developing and surviving, despite its financial