The Salamander

The Salamander is a drama about a middle-aged French official who travels to Brazil to escape her anxieties regarding the future. While there, she enters into a volatile relationship with a young man, an experience that pushes her to find a way to exist in the present moment.

The film was directed and written by Alex Carvalho, who also served as a producer alongside Julie Viez and Patrick André. The production was a multinational effort involving companies from Germany, Belgium, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and France. The cast is led by Marina Foïs as Catherine and Maicon Rodrigues as Gil, with supporting roles played by Anna Mouglalis, Bruno Garcia, Allan Souza Lima, and Buda Lira. In total, 23 actors are credited in the film.

Produced with a budget of 2 million USD, the movie has received mixed feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.1/10 based on 180 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher score of 6.1/10 from 7 votes.