Juliette Binoche: "O espectador de cinema não escolhe filmes mediante a sua condição social, mas em função da sua necessidade”
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From Europe’s 'suburbs' in Norway, Joachim Trier arrived, saw and triumphed at the main European Film Awards handed out yesterday in Berlin with the film “Sentimental Value”. It was also a night of glory for Portugal, with Laura Carreira claiming the Discovery Award for “On Falling”. In Berlin, the newspaper Expresso also spoke to Juliette Binoche, the new president of the Academy.
João César Monteiro: Cinema between lyricism and sarcasm
An exploration of João César Monteiro’s films, positioned between lyrical expression and sardonic humour.
Who is Inês Carvalho, honoured with an award that recognises women who have 'contributed notably' to Portuguese cinema
The first person to be credited as cinematographer on a Portuguese feature film, Inês Carvalho received the Bárbara Virgínia Prize 2025, awarded by the Portuguese Film Academy and named in honour of the first woman to direct a fiction film in Portugal in 1946. In her thank-you speech she acknowledged the importance of being a pioneer: 'It's good to know that I opened a path.'
Actress Carla Chambel elected president of the Portuguese Film Academy
Actress Carla Chambel was elected president of the Portuguese Film Academy for the 2026–2028 three-year term, succeeding producer Paulo Trancoso, the association announced today.