The 'I'm Still Here' effect: How Oscar fever is gripping Brazil during Carnaval
Walter Salles' 'Im Still Here' won Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Brazilians roared at home and on the streets, where Carnival festivities have been ongoing since Saturday. And now, the 'I'm Still Here' house is to be transformed into a film museum...
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In the heart of the Amazon, shaman A-ya Kukamiria performs a sacred Indigenous ritual to bless both the actor and the character of the Oscar-nominated Brazilian film Ainda Estou Aqui (I'm Still Here). This powerful ceremony, held at the sustainably built "Cine Aldeia" in Manaus, highlights the deep connection between storytelling, spirituality, and cultural heritage. As Hollywood gears up for the big night, this unique tradition reminds us of the voices and traditions that shape cinema beyond the red carpet. Will this spiritual blessing bring luck to Brazil’s Oscar contender?
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Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres sat down with THR at her cover shoot and shared what life was like growing up in Brazil and how it mirrored her film I'm Still Here. She also discussed her reaction to the news of her nomination and how her acting family has been strongly embraced in Brazil.
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