Brazil Celebrates ‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Win as a ‘Milestone’ in Its Movie Industry Surge
variety.comJohn Hopewell Chief International Correspondent After celebrating its three Oscar nominations for Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” with the same excitement it normally reserves for the soccer World Cup, Brazil went into overdrive when it took home the best international feature statuette.
The Sambadrome at Rio de Janeiro Carnival was hosting processions when it erupted in jubilation as the Oscar win for “I’m Still Here” was announced by the Carnival commentator.
The period political drama was already part of the event as best actress nominee Fernanda Torres was named one of the Carnival’s muses.
Brazilian president Lula issued a statement that “Today is a day to feel even prouder of being Brazilian, proud of our cinema, our artists and above all proud of our democracy.
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