Brazil Selects ‘Feito pipa’ as Official Entry for Oscar 2027 Best International Feature Film
Brazil’s film "Feito pipa" has been selected as the country’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Oscars, chosen from six finalists following an extensive national selection process.
- • "Feito pipa" was chosen from six finalist films to represent Brazil at the 2027 Oscars.
- • The selection followed a shortlist originally featuring 15 Brazilian films.
- • The film is set to premiere in Brazilian cinemas on November 5, 2026.
- • Brazil previously won its first Oscar in 2025, and had a nomination in 2026.
- • The Oscar ceremony will take place on March 14, 2027.
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Brazil's film industry has made its choice for the country's official submission to the 2027 Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. After a competitive selection process involving six finalist films, "Feito pipa" was announced as the winner on September 16, 2026. This decision follows a narrowing down from an initial pool of 15 films earlier in the year.
The six finalists included notable works by acclaimed Brazilian filmmakers such as Carlos Saldanha with "100 dias," Eliza Capai’s "A fabulosa máquina do tempo," Rafaela Camelo’s "A natureza das coisas invisíveis," Grace Passô’s "Nosso segredo," and Gabriel Martins’ "Vicentina pede desculpas."
"Feito pipa" is anticipated by audiences and is scheduled for release in Brazilian cinemas on November 5, 2026. The film’s selection adds to Brazil’s growing prominence in international cinema, following its first Oscar win in 2025 by Walter Salles’ "Ainda Estou Aqui" and a nomination in 2026 for Kleber Mendonça Filho’s "O Agente Secreto."
The Oscar ceremony for which "Feito pipa" will compete is slated for March 14, 2027. While being chosen as Brazil’s official submission is a significant honor, the Academy will review all international entries before announcing the final nominees in this highly competitive category.
Lázaro Ramos, a celebrated figure in Brazilian arts, expressed great emotion and celebration over the film’s selection. This milestone underscores Brazil’s vibrant cinematic culture and its potential to captivate global audiences once again on the Oscar stage.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Film chosen to represent Brazil
Sources report different films as Brazil's representative for the Oscar.
portalcorreio.com.br
"A decision regarding which film will be nominated for the Best International Feature Film category will be made on September 16."
extra.globo.com
"The film 'Feito pipa' has been chosen as the winner from a competitive list of six finalists."
Why this matters: One source states that a decision will be made on September 16, while the other claims 'Feito pipa' has already been chosen. This discrepancy affects understanding of the current status of Brazil's Oscar selection process.