Gramado to Prize Selton Mello, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Bow ‘Antártida'

As Brazil's explosion on the Oscar and A-Fest scene turns its top actors into international stars, two of its biggest ...
The American Prospect

Lula’s Investment in Anti-Fascist Brazilian Films Wins Big at Golden Globes

‘The Secret Agent’ won the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film and Best Actor, increasing Americans’ understanding of Brazilian cinema and history. Wagner Moura in The Secret Agent. Credit: NEON The ...
Democracy Now

“The Secret Agent”: Kleber Mendonça Filho on His Oscar-Nominated Film Set During Brazil’s Dictatorship

This is viewer supported news. Please do your part today. We turn now to look at one of the most celebrated international films of the year, The Secret Agent, directed by the acclaimed Brazilian ...
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Brazil's telenovela industry: A launchpad for Oscar-contending films

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — While Hollywood stars dominate the Academy Awards, Brazil's journey to cinematic acclaim often begins in the vibrant studios of television rather than expansive film sets. Since ...
The New York Times

Brazil’s Latest Icon Is New to Film. Now, She’s a Star of an Oscar Contender.

Clad in florals and puffing on a cigarette, Tânia Maria has captivated audiences with a striking, if brief, performance in “The Secret Agent,” Brazil’s latest Oscar nominee. Tânia Maria, with Wagner ...