A mix of romance, Victorian era and science fiction Poor creatures, by Yorgos Lanthimos, opens in Brazilian cinemas this Thursday (1). Next to Oppenheimerby Christopher Nolan, Poor creatures led the Oscar nominations. Lanthimos’ film was nominated in 11 categories, including: Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress.
In the film, young Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) is brought back to life by scientist Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe), but with the brain of a child. Wanting to see more of the world, she runs away with lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo) and travels across continents. Free from the prejudices of her time, Bella demands equality and liberation.
Emma Stone has already won 14 awards for her portrayal of Bella, including the Golden Globe and Critic’s Choice Awards. Additionally, Emma’s work in Lanthimos’ film made her the favorite for the Best Actress Oscar.
Below is the trailer for Poor Creatures, out in Brazilian cinemas:
Oscar nominees in Brazilian cinemas
Two other Oscar-nominated films debuted on the big screen in Brazil last Thursday (25th): Vidas Passadas, by Celine Song; and Anatomy of a Fall, by Justine Triet. The first feature film was nominated in the Best Original Screenplay and Best Film categories, while the second competes in the Best Actress, Original Screenplay, Editing, Director and Best Film categories.
Romanticism Past lives tells the story of South Korean friends Nora (Greta Lee) and Tem Yoo (Hae Sung). They meet again in New York, United States, 20 years after Nora left South Korea with her family. During a fateful week, they grapple with notions of love, destiny and choices.
In French suspense Anatomy of a fall, Sandra, a famous writer, is suspected of killing her husband. Samuel’s death occurred in the Swiss Alps, where the couple lived with their son Daniel, 11, in an isolated hut.
Sandra’s trial, both in court and on the internet (especially social media), raises reflections on information and truth today. In addition to the Oscar nomination, the film won the Palme and the Golden Globe in the foreign film category.
Find out below the predictions for the debut in Brazil of the other 2024 Oscar candidates:
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