The feature film that portrays the story of Eunice Paiva took the best in the category and won under the main competitor, ‘Emília Perez’
On the night of last Sunday, 2, Brazilian cinema reached a significant milestone to see the movie “I’m still here”, under the direction of Walter Sallesbe awarded the Oscar for best international film during the 97th edition of the award.
This achievement is a memorable moment for the seventh national art, as it is the second time that a Brazilian production has received such recognition.
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Since its inaugural presentation at the Venice Festival in September 2024, “I’m still here” has been widely acclaimed by critics and excelled in several awards around the world. The film, which thrills the audience with its deep narrative about memory and identity, presents remarkable performances, with FERNANDA TORRES As a protagonist, besides a cinematography that captivates the viewers.
Brazilian triumph
Victory represents not only an individual triumph for the work, but also an important advance for the producer Renata Brandão, of the conspiracy, which was ahead of this project. In recent statements, Brandão It emphasized the relevance of showing Brazilian cinema as a robust and competitive industry in a global context.
Recognition by the academy further strengthens Brazil’s position in the international film scene and emphasizes the importance of national productions in large festivals. With a history of appointments that, although expressive, had few wins, the country now celebrates the consecration of “I’m still here” as one of the great chapters in the trajectory of Brazilian cinema.
Source: Maxima
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