The Brazilian Movie “I’m still here” won in the category of Best International Film do Oscar 2025 e won the first award statuette for Brazil. The award mobilized several authorities who paid tribute and celebrated.
Starring FERNANDA TORRES e Selton Mello, of Walter Salles It marked the return to the category after 26 years and took the best after the fifth indication of.
See who celebrated the national work:
Margareth Menezes and Márcio Tavares
A Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezessaid that “I’m still here” contributes to Brazil to be seen as a country that.
“Our cinema is powerful,, diverse and deserves all prominence at this time, ”he said in a statement, noting that the film “It is a recognition of the memory of the country”.
The executive secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Márcio Tavarescelebrated the award mentioning the repercussion.
“The Oscar award I have an internationally impact The grandeur of our artists, the talent of those who produce cinema and all who believe in the transforming power of culture, ”he said.
Lula e Janja
The president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and the first lady Lamb yes Silva celebrated the victory of the Brazilian work as well.
“Proud of our cinema, our artists and especially pride of our democracy“, Right after the announcement of the prize.
“Janja and I are very happy watching everything live,” he added.
Today is the day to feel even more proud to be Brazilian. Proud of our cinema, our artists and especially pride of our democracy. Janja and I are very happy watching everything live.
The Oscar for Best International Movie for I’m still here is…
– Lula (@lulaoficial)
Already, responsible for the interpretation of Eunice Paiva in the plot. “Life provides. And a lot !!! ”.
“What a historic night for Brazil and Brazilian cinema. A film about the sad and violent times of the military dictatorship in our country won the largest prize of the world cinema, in the category Best International Film“Janja continued.
According to the first lady, the film comes to “Remember moments that we never want to live again”.
Alcoholumbre and Hugo Motta
O President of the National Congress and the Federal Senate, Gave it alarthrumb (União Brasil-AP) and the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB).
“Brazilian cinema shines in largest awards in the worldtaking our culture and identity to millions of viewers, ”said Alcolumbre, in a statement released in the early hours of Monday (3).
“This award not just celebrates a movie, but resilience of the Brazilian people, ”he added.
Hugo shared, via social networks, what a moment was a “Historical achievement”.
“It’s ours! Congratulations to the entire cast of I’m still here For this historical feat, ”said the mayor.
It’s ours! Congratulations to all the cast of I’m still here for this historical feat. 🏆🇧🇷
– Hugo Receive (@hugomottApb)
Alckmin and Dilma
The vice-president of the republic, Geraldo Alckmin (PSB) and former Chief Executive and current president of Banco dos Brics (Novo Development Bank), Dilma Rousseffthey commented on the victory.
Alckimin published, on social network X, that “it is from all the merit of Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro and team, whom he fulfills for victory.”
“One Pride for all The Brazilians, ”he said.
The Oscar for Best International Film received by “I’m Still Here” is from all the merit of Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro and team, whom he is fulfilled by the victory. A pride for all Brazilians who, in the midst of Carnival,…
– Geraldo Alckmin 🇧🇷 (@geraldoalckmin)
For Dilma, the award that suffered from the extinction of democratic freedoms, fighting the military dictatorship. ”
“This is one, which honors all who are gone, as well as reverence those who are still here, defending democracy and fighting fascism,” he wrote.
Flávio Dino and Gilmar Mendes
The ministers of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), Flávio Dino and the Gilmar Mendes celebrated the national film.
that the achievement highlights the “grandeur of Brazilian culture”.
“Through multiple awards, including the Oscar, the literary and cinematic forms – intertwined – underlined the grandeur of Brazilian culture,” published the minister on Instagram.
Dino also congratulated the team responsible for the movie. “We celebrated with Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello and all the other makers of this special victory. And of course, with the basis of this monumental artistic building: Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s book“He stressed.
Gilmar Mendes expressed that.
“Congratulations to the Brazilian cinema! I’m still here, by Walter Salles, wins the Oscar for best international film, becoming the first in Brazil To reach this historical feat, ”he shared.
Congratulations to the Brazilian cinema! Walter Salles’s “I’m still here” overcomes the Oscar for best international film, becoming the first in Brazil to reach this historical feat. A victory that highlights the strength and resilience of our culture in the world!
– Gilmar Mendes (@gilmarmendes)
Hoffmann
The national president of the PT, whose appointment to the Secretariat of Institutional Relations will take place on the 10th, Deputy Hoffmann (PR), .
On social networks, Gleisi shared that the “Brazil has the Oscar” e “Victory of Democracy”.
“Greater pride! Long live Walter Sales! Live Fernanda Torres! Between us, Eunice Paiva and Rubens Paiva! ”He added.
We won! Brazil has the Oscar! We are here! Victory of democracy !!! Greater pride! Long live Walter Sales! Live Fernanda Torres! Between us Eunice Paiva and Rubens Paiva!
– Hoffmann’s Gower (@Ogleisi)
Ricardo Nunes
The Mayor of São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes (MDB), congratulated, on social networks ,.
“Congratulations to all for Oscar for best international filmI’m still here, the gold statuette is ours! ”He wrote on the networks.
“One more Proud to be Brazilianthe city of São Paulo is in celebration, ”he said.
Congratulations to all for the Oscar for best international movie, “I’m still here,” the gold statuette is ours! One more pride in being Brazilian, the city of São Paulo is celebrating!
– Ricardo Nunes (@ricardo_nunesp)
“Excellence of Brazilian cinema”
In a joint note, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture greeted Walter Salles and Fernanda Torresbesides highlighting the importance of the prize won by the Brazilian feature.
“The award attests to the excellence of Brazilian cinema, expanding its projection in the international scene. Moreover, it reinforces the indispensable role of culture as an instrument of memory and reflection, highlighting the importance of protection and promotion of human rights and democracy as non -negotiable values of Brazilian society, ”says the statement.
*Under supervision by Ronald Johnston
