The Brazilian film "I'm Still Here", which won the 2025 Oscar for best international feature, held its Chinese premiere in Beijing on Monday evening.
The event was attended by Rosangela Lula da Silva, the wife of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who is currently on a state visit to the Chinese capital, as well as film industry figures from Brazil and China.
The movie is a political drama based on the true story of Eunice Paiva, whose husband Rubens was "disappeared" and murdered in Brazil in the 1970s.
By telling how Paiva, as a mother, was forced to rebuild herself and her family amidst the torrents of the times, the movie shows the resilience and strength of an ordinary woman under the pressure of fate.
"With the arrival of the movie 'I'm Still Here' in China, we can say with more certainty than ever that this movie, which makes us extremely proud, has conquered the world. It traveled over 17,000 kilometers to tell a story of modern Brazilian history that has been buried for many years in over 10,000 cinemas across the vast land of China," said the Brazilian first lady at the premiere.
Attending the event, Chinese actress Yao Chen recalled the occasion when the movie "The Cord of Life", in which she participated in the production, was screened at a Chinese movie festival in Sao Paulo in 2023, and gifted the first lady a vinyl record of the movie.
"I hope that there will be more artistic exchanges between Chinese and Brazilian filmmakers, and that through movies, we can deepen our understanding of each other and explore the world together," said Yao.
Oscar-winning Brazilian movie holds Chinese premiere in Beijing
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
