10. I’m Still Here
I don’t know what level of emotional devastation and historical weight needs to hit Oscar voters for I’m Still Here to win Best Picture, but it’s a long shot. The film——a gripping, heartbreaking drama that has already made history as the first Brazilian film nominated for Best Picture—follows Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres) as she fights for truth after her husband’s disappearance during Brazil’s military dictatorship. Torres’ powerhouse performance even won her a Golden Globe, but the Academy still leans toward English-language prestige films, making a win unlikely. Yes, Parasite shattered that barrier, but that was a rare, undeniable cultural moment. Unless voters rally behind its raw power and human rights message, I’m Still Here will likely remain a celebrated nominee rather than a Best Picture winner.
