Brazilian Film “I’m Still Here” Makes Oscar History with Multiple Nominations

The Brazilian film I’m Still Here, directed by Walter Salles, has made history at the 2025 Oscars, securing nominations in three major categories: Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actress for Fernanda Torres. This marks the first time a Brazilian film with an entirely Portuguese-speaking cast has been nominated for Best Picture, a significant milestone for Brazilian cinema.

The film, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, tells the harrowing true story of Eunice Paiva, a mother of five who fights to uncover the truth about her husband’s disappearance during Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. Fernanda Torres delivers a powerful performance as Eunice, earning her a Best Actress nomination and making her the second Brazilian actress to receive an Oscar nod, following her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was nominated in 1999.

I’m Still Here has been a critical and commercial success, grossing over $13.2 million in Brazil and winning accolades at the Venice Film Festival, where it premiered. The film’s dual nominations for Best Picture and Best International Feature Film place it in rare company, alongside recent international hits like Parasite (2020) and The Zone of Interest (2024).

The film’s U.S. release began with a limited theatrical run in New York and Los Angeles on January 17, 2025, with a nationwide expansion set for February 14. While a streaming release date has yet to be confirmed, it is expected to land on Netflix due to Sony Pictures Classics’ distribution deal with the platform.

Fernanda Torres’ nomination has sparked widespread celebration in Brazil, with many praising the film’s ability to bring a deeply personal and national story to a global audience. As the Oscars approach on March 2, I’m Still Here stands as a testament to the resilience of Brazilian cinema and its growing influence on the international stage.

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