New film starring Fernanda Torres (The End), who will represent Brazil at the Oscars in 2025, hits theaters in November
Highlight at the Venice Festival and pre-nominated for the 2025 Oscar, I’m Still Herenew feature film Walter Salles (Central Brazil) starring Fernanda Torres(End), received a new award at the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), in Canada.
On your social networks, Torres celebrated the film’s victory in the “Galas and Special Presentations” category. “The award is granted by the Vancouver International Film Festival, in Canada, after counting more than 41 thousand popular votes in the feature film sessions in this year’s program, recognizing the public’s favorites”clarified the actress. Check it out:
See this photo on InstagramA post shared by Fernanda Torres (@oficialfernandatorres)
What is the story of I’m Still Here?
Based on the book of the same name by Marcelo Rubens Paiva, I’m Still Hereis set in Rio de Janeiro, in the early 1970s, amid the military dictatorship, and tells the story of Eunicemother of five children, who becomes involved in an endless search for the truth after her husband, Rubensbe taken away by undercover police officers and disappear.
In addition to Fernanda Torresthe film also features Fernanda Montenegro (The Invisible Life), Selton Mello (The Movie of My Life), Maeve Jinkings (Toll), Antonio Saboia (Private Destination), Humberto Carrão (Marighella) and Marjorie Estiano (Under pressure) in the cast.
Chances at Oscar 2025
Scott Feinbergexecutive awards editor at The Hollywood Reporterreleased a list with its predictions for the 97th edition of the Oscars, which will take place in March 2025, and placed I’m Still Herenew feature film Walter Salles (Central Brazil), among the finalists in four categories, including Best Film.
For the journalist, in addition to the main category, the novelty, which hits Brazilian cinemas on November 7, should guarantee a place among the nominees for Best Actress for Fernanda TorresBest Adapted Screenplay for Murilo Hauser (The Invisible Life) and Heitor Lorega (Mountain Sailor) — winners of the Best Screenplay award at the Venice Film Festival — and Best International Film.
Already Clayton Davissenior awards editor at variety, reinforces the indication of I’m Still Here in Best International Film and also endorses a nomination for Best Director for Walter Sallesbut excludes the film from the Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actress categories.
When does it debut I’m Still Here?
According to Sony Pictures Brasil, I’m Still Herewhich received the award for Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival, arrives in Brazilian cinemas on next November 7th. Watch the new trailer for I’m Still Here:
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Source: Rollingstone
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