Category: Movies
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Cinema Legend Claudia Cardinale Dies at 87
Claudia Cardinale, glamorous symbol of post-war Italian cinema who had a long and varied acting career in film and theater, died at 87, according to AFP and other French media outlets. Born in Tunisia to a family of Sicilian origin, Cardinale was introduced to the world of cinema in 1957 after winning a beauty contest…
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“The Secret Agent” Will Represent Brazil at the 2026 Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema announced on Monday (Sept. 15) that the film The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto in the original), by Kléber Mendonça Filho, will be Brazil’s representative at the 2026 Oscars in the Best International Feature category. With actor Wagner Moura in the lead role, the film is set in 1977, during…
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Robert Redford, Hollywood icon and environmental activist, dies in the US
Actor and director Robert Redford, one of the greatest names in the history of American cinema, passed away in his sleep on the morning of this Tuesday (16), at 89 years old, in his home in Utah, United States. The information was confirmed by his press office. The cause of death was not disclosed. Redford…
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Cinema Star and Visionary Robert Redford Dies at 89
Cinema star and cinematic visionary Robert Redford died at his home in Utah on Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Inevitably, one word comes up when discussing Robert Redford: golden. Redford shone in more than 80 films, many of them classics. His life included decades of activism and the founding of the Sundance Institute, which…
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O Agente Secreto Film to Represent Brazil at the 2026 Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema announced this Monday (15) that the film O Agente Secreto, by Kléber Mendonça Filho, will be Brazil’s representative at the 2026 Oscars, in the Best International Feature category. Starring actor Wagner Moura, the film is set in 1977, during the military dictatorship. The feature follows Marcelo, a technology professor who…
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Discover the Brazilian films competing for a spot at the 2026 Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema announced the list of 16 films that will compete for Brazil’s official nomination to the 2026 Oscars in the best international feature category. According to a UOL report, the Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026, with the first shortlist expected on December 16, 2025, and the final nominees…
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Tourist Guide Features Itineraries Linked to Afro-Brazilian Culture
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The Guia do Afroturismo no Brasil – Roteiros e Experiências da Cultura Afro-Brasileira do país, launched this week by the Ministry of Tourism, provides a diagnosis of afrotourism in Brazil, mapping experiences and tourist services led by Black people, in addition to identifying national and international best practices and supporting public policies aimed at the…
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From Cinema to Tourism: Brazilian Destinations That Shine on Screens and Attract Travelers
Stunning landscapes, historic cities, and unusual nooks of Brazil have been gaining ever more prominence on the screens of national cinema. What was once just a backdrop for major productions is now becoming a destination for tourists seeking immersive experiences. This is one of the trends highlighted in the latest edition of the Revista Tendências…
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Actor Francisco Cuoco Dies at 91
Brazilian actor Francisco Cuoco died on Thursday (19) at the age of 91 in São Paulo, after about 20 days hospitalized at Hospital Albert Einstein. According to the report, the actor was facing multiple health problems and was sedated when he contracted an infection caused by a wound. The cause of death was multiple organ…
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O Agente Secreto Wins Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes
The Brazilian film O Agente Secreto, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, won the Best Director award at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in France. Actor Wagner Moura, the film’s protagonist, was also awarded Best Actor. Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film was also one of the favorites to win the Palme d’Or, Cannes’ top…