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El Jokey": A Brazilian Film Exploring Identity and Transformation
Luis Ortega's "El Jokey" follows the self-destructive jockey Remo, his pregnant partner Abril, and Remo's journey of identity transformation after an accident leaves him amnesiac.
El Jokey": A Brazilian Film Exploring Identity and Transformation
Luis Ortega's "El Jokey" follows the self-destructive jockey Remo, his pregnant partner Abril, and Remo's journey of identity transformation after an accident leaves him amnesiac.
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36% Bias Score
Panahi's "Un simple accidente" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's clandestine film "Un simple accidente" won the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2025, highlighting the Iranian filmmaker's struggle for freedom of expression against government oppression.
Panahi's "Un simple accidente" Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
Jafar Panahi's clandestine film "Un simple accidente" won the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 24, 2025, highlighting the Iranian filmmaker's struggle for freedom of expression against government oppression.
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20% Bias Score
The Secret Agent": A Brazilian Thriller Exposing 1970s Dictatorship
Set in 1970s Brazil during Carnival, Kleber Mendonça Filho's "The Secret Agent" follows a widowed academic, Marcelo, fleeing government persecution, navigating corrupt officials and assassins while seeking to escape with his son, blending pulpy action with social commentary on the anxieties of ordin...
The Secret Agent": A Brazilian Thriller Exposing 1970s Dictatorship
Set in 1970s Brazil during Carnival, Kleber Mendonça Filho's "The Secret Agent" follows a widowed academic, Marcelo, fleeing government persecution, navigating corrupt officials and assassins while seeking to escape with his son, blending pulpy action with social commentary on the anxieties of ordin...
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24% Bias Score
Soufflé's Role in Oscar-Winning Film "Still Here"
The Oscar-winning Brazilian film "Still Here" features a meticulously crafted soufflé, requiring chef Daniel Franco to prepare over 20 versions for filming to accurately portray a family's life before the husband's disappearance during the military dictatorship, demonstrating the film's commitment t...
Soufflé's Role in Oscar-Winning Film "Still Here"
The Oscar-winning Brazilian film "Still Here" features a meticulously crafted soufflé, requiring chef Daniel Franco to prepare over 20 versions for filming to accurately portray a family's life before the husband's disappearance during the military dictatorship, demonstrating the film's commitment t...
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24% Bias Score
Brazil's Carnival Obsesses Over Fernanda Torres' Oscar Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres' Oscar nomination for her role in "I'm Still Here" has captivated the nation, transforming her into the unexpected muse of this year's Carnival, overshadowing the usual festivities as Brazilians unite in their support.
Brazil's Carnival Obsesses Over Fernanda Torres' Oscar Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres' Oscar nomination for her role in "I'm Still Here" has captivated the nation, transforming her into the unexpected muse of this year's Carnival, overshadowing the usual festivities as Brazilians unite in their support.
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Brazil's Strong Showing at Berlinale's Generation Section
Brazil had a strong showing at the Berlinale's Generation section with five films, second only to France, including Rafaela Camelo's "A Natureza das Coisas Invisíveis," which opened the festival, and Lúcia Murat's "Hora do Recreio.
Brazil's Strong Showing at Berlinale's Generation Section
Brazil had a strong showing at the Berlinale's Generation section with five films, second only to France, including Rafaela Camelo's "A Natureza das Coisas Invisíveis," which opened the festival, and Lúcia Murat's "Hora do Recreio.
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Central Station": A Brazilian Road Movie of Redemption
In Walter Salles' 1998 film "Central Station," a cynical retired teacher in Rio de Janeiro, Dora, sells a child to traffickers then embarks on a redemptive journey across Brazil with the boy to find his father, resulting in her own personal transformation.
Central Station": A Brazilian Road Movie of Redemption
In Walter Salles' 1998 film "Central Station," a cynical retired teacher in Rio de Janeiro, Dora, sells a child to traffickers then embarks on a redemptive journey across Brazil with the boy to find his father, resulting in her own personal transformation.
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32% Bias Score
Panahi Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Amidst Political Controversy
The 78th Cannes Film Festival awarded Jafar Panahi the Palme d'Or for "Un simple accident," a film critical of Iranian authorities; Nadia Melliti won Best Actress for "La Petite Dernière," and Wagner Moura won Best Actor for "L'Agent secret.
Panahi Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Amidst Political Controversy
The 78th Cannes Film Festival awarded Jafar Panahi the Palme d'Or for "Un simple accident," a film critical of Iranian authorities; Nadia Melliti won Best Actress for "La Petite Dernière," and Wagner Moura won Best Actor for "L'Agent secret.
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Cannes Film Festival Highlights Gender Inequality Amidst Diverse Film Lineup
The Cannes Film Festival's mid-point features Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme', Kleber Mendonça Filho's 'The Secret Agent', and Lynne Ramsay's 'Die, My Love', alongside discussions of gender inequality and diverse international representation, including Nigeria's first selection, 'My Father's ...
Cannes Film Festival Highlights Gender Inequality Amidst Diverse Film Lineup
The Cannes Film Festival's mid-point features Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme', Kleber Mendonça Filho's 'The Secret Agent', and Lynne Ramsay's 'Die, My Love', alongside discussions of gender inequality and diverse international representation, including Nigeria's first selection, 'My Father's ...
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Brazil Wins First Oscar for Best International Film: "Ainda Estou Aqui" Upsets Expectations
Ainda Estou Aqui," a Brazilian film directed by Walter Salles, unexpectedly won the 2025 Oscar for Best International Film, beating the heavily favored French film "Emilia Pérez" (13 nominations) and marking Brazil's first-ever win in this category; the victory was celebrated widely in Brazil and in...
Brazil Wins First Oscar for Best International Film: "Ainda Estou Aqui" Upsets Expectations
Ainda Estou Aqui," a Brazilian film directed by Walter Salles, unexpectedly won the 2025 Oscar for Best International Film, beating the heavily favored French film "Emilia Pérez" (13 nominations) and marking Brazil's first-ever win in this category; the victory was celebrated widely in Brazil and in...
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56% Bias Score
Ainda Estou Aqui": A Film Reflecting on Brazil's Past to Confront its Present
Walter Salles's "Ainda Estou Aqui," a Brazilian-Spanish film nominated for two Oscars, poignantly portrays a family grappling with Alzheimer's while reflecting on Brazil's struggle against historical revisionism under the far-right, connecting personal memory to broader political contexts.
Ainda Estou Aqui": A Film Reflecting on Brazil's Past to Confront its Present
Walter Salles's "Ainda Estou Aqui," a Brazilian-Spanish film nominated for two Oscars, poignantly portrays a family grappling with Alzheimer's while reflecting on Brazil's struggle against historical revisionism under the far-right, connecting personal memory to broader political contexts.
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48% Bias Score
O Último Azul" Premieres at Berlinale, Showcasing Elder Marginalization in Dystopian Brazil
Gabriel Mascaro's "O Último Azul" premiered at the Berlinale, depicting a dystopian Brazil where the elderly are sent to "colonies," focusing on 77-year-old Tereza's resistance and journey through the Amazon.
O Último Azul" Premieres at Berlinale, Showcasing Elder Marginalization in Dystopian Brazil
Gabriel Mascaro's "O Último Azul" premiered at the Berlinale, depicting a dystopian Brazil where the elderly are sent to "colonies," focusing on 77-year-old Tereza's resistance and journey through the Amazon.
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32% Bias Score
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