Central Station (Brazil, 2009, R16)

Rating: M – Suitable for mature audiences; contains low level offensive language.

Walter Salles may have recently captured global attention with I’m Still Here, this year’s Academy Award winner for Best International Feature—but long before that, he gave the world Central Station, a film that is still celebrated as one of the most cherished films in Latin American cinema history.

Released in 1998, Central Station follows Dora, a retired schoolteacher turned cynical letter-writer, who finds herself reluctantly caring for a young boy after his mother’s sudden death. As they travel across Brazil in search of his estranged father, what unfolds is a deeply human road movie that navigates emotional transformation, moral ambiguity, and the quiet moments that bind people together. Shot with warmth and restraint, the film captures both the intimacy of personal grief and the vastness of a country in flux.

After the screening, dry your tears and stay for a heartfelt discussion. Let’s talk about the film’s emotional weight, unforgettable performances, and the journey that moved us all.

Location: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000
Date and Time: Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Fee: Free entry!

Note: We’re hosting the event on the second floor of the Ellen Melville Center. Please use the entrance on the right side of the building on the ground floor. Once you go up to the second floor, you’ll see our venue right there.

Please try to arrive on time, and if you have any trouble getting in, feel free to send me a text message at 0274306328 – Rick.