A crowd gathered in Curitiba, Brazil, erupted in cheers of celebration as the Brazilian film I’m Still Here (Ainda Estou Aqui) was announced as the winner of the Oscar for Best International Film at the Academy Awards. This marked Brazil’s fifth nomination for best international film at the awards, and its first win. Directed by Walter Salles, the film is based on a true story and follows Eunice Paiva as she attempts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of her husband, Rubens Paiva, during Brazil’s military dictatorship. (Credit: garagemcultural_dibueno via Storyful)

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