Adrien Brody delivers a career-defining performance in 'The Brutalist', a sweeping epic directed by Brady Corbet, exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the immigrant experience in post-World War II America.
The Brazilian film 'Ainda Estou Aqui', directed by Walter Salles, has made history by securing three nominations for the 2025 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actress for Fernanda Torres. This marks a significant achievement for Brazilian cinema, highlighting the story of Eunice Paiva, a human rights activist during Brazil's military dictatorship. The film, an adaptation of Marcelo Rubens Paiva's book, has already garnered over 20 international awards, showcasing the power of culture in social transformation and historical memory.
The 2025 Oscar nominations have spotlighted 'Emilia Pérez', a French-Spanish musical film with 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, potentially the first openly trans actor to win an Oscar. Directed by Jacques Audiard, the film explores the story of a Mexican drug cartel leader's gender transition, starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez. Despite its critical acclaim, the film faces backlash for its portrayal of trans identity and the use of AI in enhancing Gascón’s singing voice, sparking debates on representation and ethics in filmmaking.