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Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades ... who already won a Golden Globe award for her ...
Brazil's 'I'm Still Here' wins best international feature at the Oscars
The film is based on a true story set in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, when Brazil was living under a military dictatorship.
Brazil rejoices over first Oscar win. ‘I’m Still Here’ house to be transformed into a film museum
When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced that “I’m Still Here” was the winner of best international film at the Academy ...
Oscar fever for Brazil’s Fernanda Torres has made her this year’s Carnival muse
Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.
Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil
The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture ...
Historic Day: Brazil basks in Oscar glory as first-ever win adds zest to Rio carnival
"I'm Still Here" earned Brazil's first Oscar in the best international film category, sparking a national fervor usually ...
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Why “I’m Still Here” Should Win Best Picture at the Oscars
I’m biased, but the Brazilian movie about the stoic resilience of a mother of five in face of authoritarianism was made for ...
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Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil could take home its first Oscar.
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Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) – Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil ...