Portugal submitted the film "A Memória do Cheiro das Coisas" as a candidate for Oscar nomination. The Portuguese production is the fifth feature film directed by António Ferreira.
The film focuses on the story of a veteran of the Colonial War who is haunted by the traumas of the past. This character also faces the consequences of systemic racism that, according to the narrative, has perpetuated to this day.
This candidacy is relevant for Portuguese readers as it represents potential international visibility for national cinema, in addition to bringing to public discussion the legacy of the Colonial War and systemic racism in Portugal, themes that continue to mark contemporary Portuguese society.
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