Walter Salles

The Brazilian film 'Ainda Estou Aqui', directed by Walter Salles, has achieved a historic milestone by earning three nominations for the 2025 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actress for Fernanda Torres. This marks the first time a Brazilian production has been nominated for Best Picture. The film, an adaptation of Marcelo Rubens Paiva's book, tells the story of Eunice Paiva, a human rights activist during Brazil's military dictatorship. Fernanda Torres, who portrays Eunice, has already won a Golden Globe for her performance. The film's success at international festivals and its poignant narrative highlight the importance of culture in social transformation and historical memory.

Walter Salles’s film 'I’m Still Here' has become a significant contender in the awards season, receiving critical acclaim and multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best International Feature Film. The movie, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, portrays the true story of Eunice Paiva during Brazil’s military dictatorship. Fernanda Torres’s performance as Eunice has earned her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, marking a historic achievement for Brazilian cinema. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, has been a box office success in Brazil and is set for a U.S. nationwide release in February 2025. Its exploration of political repression and familial resilience has resonated widely, making it a notable cinematic achievement.