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fromIndieWire
6 days ago

Brazil's Film Industry Is Winning Oscars - but Losing Momentum at Home

When Penélope Cruz walked onstage at the Academy Awards last March, she uttered three words that marked a turning point for Brazilian cinema: " I'm Still Here." Presenting the award for Best International Feature, Cruz announced the film directed by Walter Salles and starring Fernanda Torres as the winner. Across Brazil, people celebrated in bars and public squares that warm Carnival Sunday night as if the country had just won the World Cup.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The Secret Agent review brilliant Brazilian drama of an academic on the run in the murderous 1970s

The film intricately weaves everyday political tyranny with visual brilliance and a sensuous narrative, exploring complex character dynamics in Brazil's dictatorship.
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6 months ago

'The Secret Agent' Review: Wagner Moura Tries to Leave History Behind in Kleber Mendonca Filho's Beautifully Remembered Period Thriller

Kleber Mendonça Filho uses fiction to depict cultural memory in Brazil, illustrating how narratives can reflect historical realities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Neirud review a mysterious family relationship that unravels Brazil's complex social fabric

Fernanda Faya's documentary reveals hidden family secrets, exploring complex racial identities and the nuances of alternative familial bonds through her grandmother's legacy.
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