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 with nominations in three major categories: Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actress for Fernanda Torres. This marks a significant milestone for Brazilian cinema, being the first entirely Portuguese-speaking cast film nominated for Best Picture. The film, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, tells the true story of Eunice Paiva during Brazil’s military dictatorship. It has been a critical and commercial success, with a U.S. release starting in January 2025 and a nationwide expansion in February. The film's global impact and Fernanda Torres' nomination have sparked widespread celebration in Brazil.