Sebastião Salgado
ActingSebastião Salgado Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sebastião Salgado reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sebastião Salgado's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 53% of Sebastião Salgado's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Looking Back at You, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sebastião Salgado Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sebastião Salgado's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sebastião Salgado has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wim Wenders: Der ewig Suchende | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Terra Libre | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Salt of the Earth | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Serra Pelada: The Legend of the Gold Mountain | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Meeting Sebastião Salgado | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Dirt! The Movie | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Evandro Teixeira: Snapshots of Reality | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | José Saramago. O Tempo de uma Memória | self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | José Saramago : le temps d’une mémoire | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Spectre of Hope | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Another Country | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Looking Back at You | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Mãe Terra | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Master of photography | self | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Leica – A Century of Vision | self | Flop | Similar → |
Sebastião Salgado - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sebastião Salgado?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sebastião Salgado is "Looking Back at You" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sebastião Salgado acted in?
Sebastião Salgado has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sebastião Salgado?
Other notable films include "The Salt of the Earth", "Wim Wenders: Der ewig Suchende", and "The Spectre of Hope".