Underdog Brazilian drama 'I'm Still Here' pulls off surprise win at prestigious Palm Springs Film Fest, beating out heavy-hitter 'Emilia Pérez'.
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Director Walter Salles' low-budget indie flick dethroned star-studded Latinx biopic 'Emilia Pérez' for the top prize, shocking industry insiders.
Festival jury praised 'I'm Still Here' for its raw, authentic portrayal of life in the favelas, saying it 'packed an emotional punch' that resonated more than high-profile competitors.
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Walter Salles, Palm Springs International Film Festival, I'm Still Here, Emilia Pérez
Underdog Brazilian drama 'I'm Still Here' pulls off surprise win at prestigious Palm Springs Film Fest, beating out heavy-hitter 'Emilia Pérez'.
beat sheet
Director Walter Salles' low-budget indie flick dethroned star-studded Latinx biopic 'Emilia Pérez' for the top prize, shocking industry insiders.
Festival jury praised 'I'm Still Here' for its raw, authentic portrayal of life in the favelas, saying it 'packed an emotional punch' that resonated more than high-profile competitors.
call sheet
Walter Salles, Palm Springs International Film Festival, I'm Still Here, Emilia Pérez