Walter Salles’ I’m Still Here scooped the Best International Feature Film Oscar, marking the first time that an entry from ...

The best international feature Academy Award for Walter Salles’ timely drama backdropped the annual celebrations and ...

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

I’m Still Here, Walter Salles’ drama set during Brazil’s two-decade military dictatorship that ended in 1985, was nominated for the international prize as well as two others.

Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities ...

After celebrating its three Oscar nominations for Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here ... The Sambadrome at Rio de Janeiro Carnival was hosting processions when it erupted in jubilation ...

Brazilians celebrated it as if it was another football title when Walter Salles' “Ainda Estou Aqui ... Cruz sparked celebrations nationwide. Carnival dancers stopped their marches to ...

The film, directed by Walter Salles, tells the story of former congressman ... display alongside revelers dressed up as her in the Carnival parades, with some dedicated entirely to the actress.

Carnival celebrations were raging across Rio on Sunday night ... the country or anyone associated with it could win its first Oscar. I’m Still Here, Walter Salles’ drama set during Brazil’s two-decade ...