The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will take place this Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, starting at 9 PM (Brasilia time). This year’s Oscars promise to be especially notable, not only due to the array of cinematic talent on display but particularly because of the Brazilian film Você Ainda Está Aqui, which is vying for awards in three significant categories: Best Picture, Best International Film, and Best Actress for Fernanda Torres.
The live telecast will be available on multiple platforms, including the subscription channel TNT, the streaming service Max, and the Brazilian network TV Globo, which will focus on the Oscars, except for the Rio de Janeiro area where local Carnaval coverage takes precedence. Viewers outside of Rio will also have the option to stream the event online via G1 and Gshow.
This year’s ceremony features Conan O’Brien as host for the first time, promising humorous and entertaining commentary to accompany the prestigious award presentations. The list of presenters includes well-known celebrities such as Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, and Oprah Winfrey, ensuring an exciting atmosphere on the red carpet.
Performers lined up for the event include Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, adding musical flair and excitement to the evening. This year's awards ceremony will provide audiences with the opportunity to see live performances and emotional tributes during commercial breaks.
With high anticipation for the results, the film Ainda Estou Aqui, directed by Walter Salles, tells the poignant story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband disappeared during Brazil's military dictatorship. The film's nominations come after a long absence of Brazilian films from the Oscars, making history as it competes for the prestigious recognition and putting Brazil firmly on the international film map.
The importance of these nominations is particularly significant, as it marks the first time since Central do Brasil 26 years ago, where Brazil is represented in the Best International Film category. Fernanda Torres's role has not only garnered widespread acclaim but has also raised expectations for her to take home the Oscar.
The schedule for the evening will include 23 categories being awarded, with the most anticipated awards expected to be announced at the end of the event. The significance of Torres's nomination and the competition with Emilia Pérez for Best Actress has generated substantial online discussion and speculation about the order of awards.
For viewers eagerly awaiting the ceremony, the telecast will commence at different times across various platforms: TNT will start its broadcast at 7:30 PM, including pre-show events featuring interviews with stars on the red carpet, followed by the main event at 9 PM. For those wanting to share the experience with their communities, numerous viewing parties across Brazil will feature big-screen broadcasts of the Oscars from cinemas to cultural spaces.
The moments leading to the award presentations will be filled with excitement as fans and professionals alike speculate who will take home the coveted golden statuettes. This Oscar season is not only about the competition on stage, but also showcases Brazil's cinematic talent and its ability to tell compelling stories on the global stage.
With vibrant festivities planned across Brazil to coincide with the Oscars, including parties and public screenings, the atmosphere will be electric. The Academy's strict inclusivity and representation criteria will also be observed this year, aiming to promote diversity among nominees and winners.
With all eyes on the Dolby Theatre, the stage is set for what could potentially be a groundbreaking year for Brazilian cinema. Millions worldwide will tune in to witness the drama, glitz, and celebration of film during this prestigious event, reinforcing the power of storytelling through cinema.
Whether you're watching from the comfort of your home, attending a themed party, or connecting online, Oscar 2025 promises to be memorable, especially with Brazil hoping to achieve greatness at the awards. Get ready for what could be historic for both the film industry and the country.