Overview
- The film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture – Non‑English Language, and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Wagner Moura.
- Nominations were announced Dec. 8 by Marlon Wayans and Skye P. Marshall; the Golden Globes take place Jan. 11 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, hosted by Nikki Glaser.
- In the past week, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association named it Best Non‑English Language Film and runner‑up for Best Film, and the New York Film Critics Circle honored it as Best International Film with Moura as Best Actor.
- Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and set in Recife in 1977, the film is Brazil’s official submission for the 2026 Oscars’ international feature race.
- Industry outlets such as Variety project potential Oscar recognition in categories including acting, directing, and writing, reflecting growing international attention for contemporary Brazilian cinema.