Category: Movies
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“I Am Still Here” Makes History by Winning the Oscar for Best International Film
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Brazilian cinema made history on Sunday (March 2), at the 97th edition of the Oscars in Los Angeles. “I Am Still Here,” directed by Walter Salles, won in the Best International Film category. This is an unprecedented achievement for Brazilian cinema. The Brazilian film surpassed “Emilia Pérez” (France), “The Seed of the Sacred Fruit” (Germany),…
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‘I’m Still Here’ Makes History by Winning Oscar for Best International Film
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Brazilian cinema made history on Sunday (2) at the 97th edition of the Oscars in Los Angeles. “I’m Still Here,” directed by Walter Salles, was the big winner in the international film category. An unprecedented achievement for Brazilian cinema. The Brazilian film surpassed “Emilia Pérez” (France), “The Seed of the Sacred Fruit” (Germany), “The Girl…
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The Blue Trail (O Último Azul), New Brazilian Film Captivating International Critics
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“The Blue Trail” (O Último Azul), directed by Gabriel Mascaro, is a Brazilian science fiction and fantasy film that premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2025. The film received critical acclaim, winning the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury.SynopsisSet in a near-future Brazil, the…
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International Women’s Day: A Global Celebration of Equality and Empowerment
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in Africa, Asia, Brazil, Central America, Community, Curiosities, Economy, Education, Europe, Geral, History, Inside, Latin America, Literature, Medicine, Middle East, Movies, Music, North America, Oceania, Politics, Religion, Science and Technology, Sports, Sustainability, Theather, Tourism, TV, UN, United States, Women, WorldInternational Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8, is a global movement that honors women’s achievements and advocates for gender equality. Discover its historical origins and the ongoing impact in the fight for equal rights.
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This Weekend Has the Oscars. Will Brazil Win Its First Statuette?
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If it depended on some prestigious international publications, “I Am Still Here” would give Brazil its first Oscar statuette. The Guardian wrote: “There are many reasons why Walter Salles’ moving drama, ‘I Am Still Here’, should win the Oscar for Best Picture: its beautiful Brazilian soundtrack, extraordinary and empathetic performances, and moving cinematography, to name…
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Oscar 2025 Takes Place This Sunday. Will Brazil Win Its First Statuette?
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If it depended on some prestigious international publications, “I Am Still Here” would give Brazil its first Oscar statuette. The newspaper The Guardian wrote: “There are many reasons why Walter Salles’ moving drama, I Am Still Here, should win the Oscar for Best Picture: its beautiful Brazilian soundtrack, extraordinary and empathetic performances, and touching cinematography,…
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Eunice Paiva’s Grave Becomes a Tourist Spot After ‘I Am Still Here’
A tombstone in a small blue chapel at the Araçá Cemetery in São Paulo affectionately mentions her: “An example for her family and for Brazilian democracy.” She lies next to several chapels belonging to Italian families, where the lawyer and one of the symbols of the fight against the Brazilian dictatorship and for the defense…
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Eunice Paiva’s Grave Becomes a Tourist Attraction After ‘I Am Still Here’
Eunice Paiva’s grave has become a tourist attraction, drawing visitors to the Araçá Cemetery in São Paulo, especially after the film ‘Ainda Estou Aqui’ brought her story to light.
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Fernanda Torres wins Best Actress in Drama at the Satellite Awards
Another award for Fernanda Torres. After winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress in the Drama category in early January, the Brazilian actress who played Eunice Paiva in “Ainda Estou Aqui” took home the award for best actress in a drama film at the Satellite Awards, hosted by the International Press Academy. Torres competed against…
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“Emilia Perez”, The Controversial Film That Could Take the Oscar from “I Am Still Here”
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“Emilia Pérez”, by Jacques Audiard, a French film made in Spanish and distributed by Netflix, dominated the nominations for the 2025 Oscars with 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, making her the first openly trans actress nominated for an Oscar. The film also received nominations for directing, original screenplay,…