The Brazilian film “I’m still here”, directed by Walter Salles, reached a historic milestone when receiving Three Oscar Indications 2025 .
The news was received with great emotion by Film Cinema Flávia Guerra who compared the feat to “see Brazil in the World Cup final”.
In an interview with CNN Guerra highlighted the importance of this recognition for national cinema:
“It is an event, a recognition of the work of Brazilian cinema of 25 years now. The Brazilian audience is getting closer and closer to your cinema. ”
Social and historical impact
The film, which addresses topics related to the Brazilian military dictatorship, has generated important debates, especially among the younger ones.
“Many young people who have never lived or even knew about the existence of the military dictatorship are resignifying the history of their grandparents and knowing more about this period,” Guerra explained.
The critic also stressed Fernanda Torres’ performance in a dramatic role, something unusual in recent decades, where the actress has been known for her performances in television comedies.
Documentary style and natural performances
War praised Walter Salles’s style of direction, known for his documentary approach and seeking veracity in the scenes.
“He wants to have this truth, this grain of the real,” he said, highlighting how this is reflected in the granulated photograph of the film and the natural performances of the cast.
The direction of actors, especially from the child cast, was also highlighted as a strong point of the film.
“Driving actors, children and adolescents is not easy and they are masterful on the screen,” said Guerra.
The three Oscar nominations not only raise the profile of Brazilian cinema internationally, but also encourage the national audience to connect with their own stories through cinema.
As concluded Flávia Guerra: “Brazil makes the best Brazilian cinema in the world. Who makes our cinema is us, so let’s go to the cinema to see our stories. ”
This content was originally published in critics reacts to “I’m still here” in the Oscar: World Cup climate on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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