The Brazilian film “I’m Still Here” is generating expectations on the international film scene with its nomination for the 2025 Oscar in three categories: Best International Film, Best Actress for Fernanda Torres, and Best Film. According to film critic and co-founder of CCXP, Marcelo Forlani, this production has the potential to bring significant prominence to Brazilian cinema in the world.
THE CNN Forlani highlights the importance of promoting the film in advance at international events, including the Golden Globes, as a crucial factor for its visibility. “The participation of actors becoming known throughout Brazil is very important”, says the expert.
Challenges and opportunities for national cinema
The critic addresses the challenges faced by Brazilian cinema in gaining international recognition, especially competing with bigger budget productions. However, he sees a unique opportunity right now. “I heard last year at a conference here in Brazil from a creator of the Euphoria series that Brazil could be the hot ticket for audiovisual from 2026, 2027”, reveals Forlani.
This optimistic forecast suggests potential growth for the Brazilian film industry in the coming years. Forlani believes that the success of “I’m Still Here” could be a “trigger” to attract more attention and foreign investment to the country’s audiovisual sector.
Passion as a differentiator
Despite smaller budgets compared to international productions, Forlani highlights the passion of Brazilian cinema professionals as an important differentiator. ‘The people who make cinema are passionate people’, he states, suggesting that this enthusiasm could be one of the ‘raw materials’ to drive the future of national cinema.
The international recognition of “Still Isso Aqui” could represent not only an individual triumph, but a significant step for the entire Brazilian audiovisual sector, opening doors for new productions and talents on the global stage.
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This content was originally published in Especialista: “I’m Still Here” can make Brazil the “hot spot” in the world on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil

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