Overview
- The Golden Globes named the film a finalist for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Non-English Language Film, and Best Actor (Drama), with the ceremony set for January 11, 2026 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
- Wagner Moura became the first Brazilian nominated for Best Actor in a motion picture (drama) at the Golden Globes, according to Brazilian media citing the nominees list.
- The film’s momentum includes Cannes honors and recent critics’ wins from the New York Film Critics Circle and Los Angeles Film Critics Association, plus recognition from Critics Choice and the Spirit Awards.
- A Nexus study reported 26.4 million social interactions about the film across platforms through November, with 92% of posts on X.
- Brazil selected the film as its official entry for the 2026 Oscars, and critics highlight its 1977 Recife setting and themes tied to the country’s military dictatorship.