Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here", set against the backdrop of the military dictatorship and recounting the true story of a ...

When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced that “I’m Still Here” was the winner of best international film at the Academy ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

The film is based on a true story set in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, when Brazil was living under a military dictatorship.

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked. By Jack Nicas Jack Nicas, the Brazil ...

In 1999, Montenegro’s performance in Central Station earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, making her the first Brazilian actress recognized in that ...

The Swans. Best Actress Nominee Fernanda Torres, I'm Still Here I’m Still Here follows a woman, played by Fernanda Torres, whose husband is forcibly disappeared during Brazil’s military ...

The Brazilian actress has gotten widespread acclaim for her performance in 'I’m Still Here' — will it result in Oscar gold?

Torres, 59, made Oscars history as only the second Brazilian actress to be nominated for best actress — after her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was the first in 1999. An award winner in her ...

Walter Salles' 'Im Still Here' won Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Brazilians roared at home and ...