Oscars 2025: Brazilian film 'I'm Still Here', breaks record with Best International film trophy

The Academy Awards ceremony held at the 97th Oscars recognized Walter Salles' I'm Still Here with its trophy. This historic achievement made the film the spearhead that established Brazil's presence in the Best International Feature Film award category. 

Best International Feature Film award category

The stage of I'm Still Here centers around Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva who represents the wife of Rubens Paiva who acted as a former Brazilian leftist politician. The movie presents Marcelo's memoir about events that occurred during Brazil's military dictatorship both during and after that period.Eunice a mother of five decided to abandon her family to start anew in life. Through its narrative the film presents an extraordinary version of political resistance founded upon constant perseverance.

Brazilian leftist politician

During his acceptance speech Walter Salles credited Eunice Paiva with bravery by naming her. He expressed deep pride to accept this acknowledgment alongside other exceptional filmmakers of the group. The story portrays a woman whose life was damaged under an authoritarian control who refused to fold or fight back. This prize goes to her. Her name is Eunice Paiva. Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro received acknowledgment from the director who characterized their work as portraying Eunice Paiva.

I'm Still Here, victorious awards ceremony

I'm Still Here emerged victorious at the awards ceremony where The Girl with the Needle from Denmark, The Seed of the Sacred Fig from Germany and Flow from Latvia together with a Emili Perez from France also participated.People gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday evening.