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IMDb rating 8.4
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Critic Keith Uhlich

...a story of an artist rediscovering his muse.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic David Hughes
rated 10

Some of his Salgado's depictions of human suffering are not for the faint-hearted but, like this fine film, demand to be seen. Unmissable.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

...deeply considered documentary from Wim Wenders and the photographer’s son looks at the Brazilian artist behind monochrome images that transcend history itself...

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jane Magnusson
rated 10

Om alla börjar med att se ­”Jordens salt” så kan vi väl ses efteråt, kavla upp ärmarna som om vi vore brandmän i Kuwait och sätta i gång.

Read full review at Dagens Nyheter
Critic Niels Roe
rated 10

...en særdeles meditativ og poetisk dokumentarfilm, der ikke overraskende benytter sig af det righoldige arkiv af billeder, som Salgado har samlet over årene.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Kristian Hoeck
rated 8

Medrivende og intelligent portrætfilm afdækker loyalt og nuanceret fotografen Sebastião Salgados liv og levned.

Read full review at Soundvenue
Critic Lars Movin
rated 8

Sjældent, om nogensinde, har stillbilleder fremtrådt så levende på film.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Jake Bolin
rated 8

Allt som är nödvändigt för att bli berikad, förfasad, nedstämd och lyrisk av och över den enorma bildkatalogen är ett par ögon att se med.

Read full review at Moviezine

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"The Salt of the Earth" is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful documentary that follows the journey of renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado as he captures the beauty and brutality of our ever-changing world. From the humanitarian crises in Africa to the majestic landscapes of South America, Salgado's lens captures it all. The film is a tribute to his life's work and a testament to the power of photography to inspire and educate. With breathtaking visuals and heartfelt narration, "The Salt of the Earth" is an unforgettable experience that will leave you in awe.

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