Cinemacomo I’m still here can repeat the parasite effect on Oscar 2025

It was night of February 9, 2020 when the 92nd edition of the Oscar took place in Dolby Theater
Hollywoodin Los Angeles. The public film of the public on this occasion was the South Korean Parasitedirected by BONG JOON-HO. However, because it is a non-human language production, the expectations were that it took only in the category of Best International Film.

During the ceremony, the feature surprised to win Best director and Best Original Screenplay – Something very difficult to happen with any production outside Hollywood. Then, when it comes to revealing the main category of the night, Best Movieeveryone was surprised when Jane Fonda announced Parasite as a winner. There, the story was made live and in color.

Five years later, the Brazilian film I’m still here Gains similar recognition

Exactly after five editions of the main cinema prize in the United States, a foreign film (outside the axis of Europe) comes with the same force as Parasitewhich received four nominations. I’m still herewith three expressive appointments, it is not considered a favorite to bring Best Moviewhich must go to Conclave or Anora.

However, the film directed by Walter Salles and starring FERNANDA TORRES It gained a lot of international attention outside Brazil. With great box office result in the United States, I’m still here It was noticed by the gringos, especially after the victory of Towers in the category Best actress in dramatic film node Golden Globe 2025.

The main rival, say, from Brazil in the Oscar 2025 and Emilia Pérezindicated in 13 categories in the awards. The movie with the most nominations this year.

In the middle of the campaign, however, the French film suffered a great thud with the rescue of racist and prejudiced tweets made by the main actress, Karla Sofa Gasco. In addition, the vision of production in the eyes of the public was worn out, especially after noticing the xenophobic character and full of stereotypes that many Europeans have in relation to South Mexico/America.

But, so what? What are the real chances of I’m still here in the Oscar 2025?

With all that happened in a short time, I’m still here has great chances to bring the first Oscar of Best International Film to Brazil. Throughout this campaign period, production stood out positively and was widely acclaimed – not to mention the fall in popularity of Emilia Pérez.

Already in Best actressin which FERNANDA TORRES competes with Cynthia Erivo (Wiced), Karla Sofa Gasco (Emilia Pérez), Mikey Madison (Anora) and Demi Moore (The substance). Despite the owner of the best performance of 2024, the Brazilian cannot be considered favorite, since Moore and Madison They won expression awards this season.

In terms of The New York Timesthe journalist Kyle Buchanan explained what could lead to the victory of Towers: “Being the last competitor to be seen is worth it, and she has received many votes from members of the academy. With the fierce dispute between [Demi] Moore [de A Substância] and [Mikey] Madison [de Anora]I wonder if the voters will not be tempted to choose towers as a third party alternative. Any of these women can win, “he said.

Furthermore, Buchanan argued that “I’m still hereHe is gaining popularity late among voters, “which could lead to victory in the category of best international film.

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