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António Ferreira's film chosen to represent Portugal at the Oscars
The Portuguese Academy of Cinema has announced that 'A Memória do Cheiro das Coisas', directed by António Ferreira, will represent Portugal in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
The selection followed a voting process held between August 22 and September 10, 2026, where members chose from six finalists. These finalists were selected from an initial pool of 16 eligible Portuguese feature films.
Produced by Persona Non Grata, the film is a fictional narrative exploring themes of aging, racism, and war trauma. The story follows Arménio, an 80-year-old man in a care home, as he grapples with prejudice toward a Black Portuguese caregiver and experiences nightmares related to his service in the Portuguese Colonial War in Africa.
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Academia Portuguesa de Cinema · Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences · Antônio Ferreira · Persona Non Grata
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The film's narrative focuses on Arménio, an 80-year-old man living in a care home. www.cmjornal.pt · www.sabado.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The film addresses war trauma related to the Portuguese Colonial War in Africa. www.cmjornal.pt · www.sabado.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Voting for the selection took place between August 22 and September 10, 2026. comunidadeculturaearte.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film 'A Memória do Cheiro das Coisas' was selected to represent Portugal in the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. comunidadeculturaearte.com · www.cmjornal.pt · www.sabado.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Six films advanced to the final voting stage from an initial pool of 16 eligible Portuguese feature films. comunidadeculturaearte.com · www.cmjornal.pt · www.sabado.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] The plot explores themes of racism and aging through the protagonist's struggle to accept help from a Black Portuguese caregiver. www.cmjornal.pt · www.sabado.pt