The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029, shaking up Hollywood’s biggest night. Founded in 1929, they honor film excellence worldwide.
Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s new film, 'The Secret Agent,' set in Recife in 1977, highlights the importance of public funding for diversity in cinema. The film explores themes of memory loss during Brazil’s military dictatorship, with Wagner Moura starring. It is currently playing in Mexico City theaters.
A documentary about Russian school indoctrination, filmed secretly by Pavel Talankin, won the 2026 Oscar for best documentary. Russia has requested investigations and removed the film from online platforms, citing concerns over extremist symbols and unauthorized footage of children. The Kremlin has not commented on the Oscar win.