Brazil just won its first Oscar, and the timing couldn’t have been better. It was Carnaval, a perfect moment for nationwide celebration. On social media, there was an extensive campaign endorsing the film I’m Still Here and its lead actress, Fernanda Torres (who had already won a Golden Globe for Best Actress), showing the passion with which Brazilians root for their own. Perhaps this enthusiasm can be traced back to the days when Brazil dominated world football, or maybe it’s a deeper desire to redefine how the world sees us, proving that we are far more than the enduring stereotype of a joyful yet struggling poor nation.[1] Both joy and struggle are indeed part of Brazil’s identity, but they are far more than mere traits. „Sabrina Costa Braga: What’s There to Laugh About? A REFLECTION ON MEMORY, ART, AND RESISTANCE IN “I’M STILL HERE”“ weiterlesen