British Cinema List Reasons for still being here to win Oscar for best film for The Guardian, feature deserves the main honor of the award for its emotional impact, political relevance and cinematic excellence

THE The Guardian made an analysis and listed reasons why I’m still herefrom Walter Sallesdeserves to win the Oscar for best film next Sunday, March 2, when the 97th ceremony of delivery of the prizes of the biggest cinema awards.

According to the British newspaper, the Brazilian feature – which still received nominations to the categories of best international film and best actress for FERNANDA TORRES – It differs by showing the family’s struggle in a intimate and dignified way, without resorting to explicit scenes of violence, despite the brutality of the context. In addition, the analysis also highlights the touching Brazilian soundtrack, exciting performances and impressive cinematography.

Party time

THE The Guardian It also addresses the great reception of the film in Brazil, where more than five million people have watched the I’m still herecausing the country to join in support of the feature. For the newspaper, the impact that a possible victory of production would have, mainly by coinciding with the carnival parties, created an environment of national celebration and pride.

Current context

The newspaper also pointed out that the history of I’m still here Connects with current global issues, especially with the rise of authoritarian regimes and their devastating impact. THE The Guardian He noted that the film reflects the reality of political persecution still lived in various parts of the world, such as authoritarian regimes in Venezuela and Russia, bringing out the relevance and power of the feature’s message.

Finally, the British period stated that the film not only represents Brazil with depth and sensitivity, but it is also a powerful reflection of modern times, in which the fight against oppression and freedom remains a constant battle.

What is the story of I’m still here?

Based on the book of the same name of 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 Eunice (FERNANDA TORRES), mother of five, who engages in an endless search for the truth after her husband, Rubens (Selton Mello, The Auto da Compadecida 2), be brought by police to the landscape and disappear.

In addition to FERNANDA TORRES and Selton Mellothe feature still has Fernanda Montenegro (Invisible life), MAEVE JINKINGS (Toll), Antonio Saboia (Particular destination), Humberto Carrão (Marighella), Marjorie Estiano (Under pressure), CAMILA MARDILA (What time does she come back?), Valentina Herszage (Kill me please) and, among others, Charles Fricks (Elite Troop 2: The enemy is now another). Watch the trailer:

Rolling Stone Brazil Cinema Special

The cinema is the subject of the new special printed of the Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to seventh art lovers, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawhich reaches 85 years amid the release of his new movie, Megalópolisbold and millionaire endeavor financed by himself.

Unshable in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took about 40 years to get out of paper, the filmmaker defends the boldness of being creative of the film industry and opens, in good Portuguese, the influence of Brazil on his new movie: “Joy”.

The special also brings conversations with Walter Salles, FERNANDA TORRES and Selton Mello on I’m still herea chat about soundtracks with the conductor João Carlos Martinsan exclusive list of the 100 best films in history (50 nationals, 50 international), another list of the 101 largest trails in the history of cinema, one warm for the Oscar 2025 and the radar of globe, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 movies for the coming months.

The Special Cinema of Rolling Stone Brazil It is already on newsstands, but can also be bought at the EDITORA PROFILE store for R $ 29.90. Check it out:

SOURCE:The Guardian

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