The 97th edition of Oscar, held on Sunday (2), entered the history of Brazilian cinema. The feature film “I’m still here”, directed by Walter Salles, won the best international film award, bringing to Brazil its first golden statuette in 97 years of awards.
The ceremony, considered the main of world cinema, was marked by great expectation and emotion for Brazilians. The categories in which the country competed were reserved for the final moments of the party, increasing the anxiety of viewers.
Historical moment for national cinema
Walter Salles took the stage to receive the long -awaited Oscar, thanking and dedicating the prize to Eunice Paiva, the strong woman portrayed in the film, who lost her husband during the Brazilian military dictatorship. This recognition not only celebrates Salles’s talent, but also highlights an important history of Brazil’s recent history on the international scene.
Despite the historical victory, the night also brought disappointments. Fernanda Torres, nominated for best actress, failed to become the first Brazilian and Latin to win an Oscar in this category. The actress had conducted an exemplary campaign, gaining prominence in Hollywood and the main publications in the country. However, the prize went to Mike Madison, from Anorra, who surpassed both towers and favorite Demi Moore.
Awards
Other night winners included Kieran Culkin as best supporting actor for “The True Pain,” Adrien Brody as best actor for “The Brutalist,” and Zoe Saldaña as best supporting actress for “Emília Pérez”, which provided one of the ceremony’s most exciting speeches.
The big winner of the night was the movie “Anora”, which took five statuettes, including best movie and best director to Sean Baker. However, for Brazil, the victory in the category of best international film is what it really counts, marking the country’s presence on the Hollywood map and celebrating what many call the “World Cup”.
This content was originally published in Oscar 2025: how was the night Brazil made history in Hollywood on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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