# International reception of Vicentina Pede Desculpas

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> Updated: 2026-09-17T20:39:29.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian film ‘Vicentina Pede Desculpas’, directed by Gabriel Martins and starring Rejane Faria, has gained international recognition following its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. The drama, which was developed over a decade by Filmes de Plástico in partnership with Netflix, follows a 75-year-old retired teacher seeking forgiveness after her son, a bus driver, was implicated in a tragic accident.

Following its festival appearances in Toronto and San Sebastián, the Brazilian Academy of Cinema selected the film to represent Brazil at the 41st Goya Awards in Spain. It will compete in the Best Ibero-American Film category.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Vicentina Pede Desculpas selected to represent Brazil at the Goya Awards

Brazil’s ‘Vicentina Pede Desculpas’, directed by Gabriel Martins, has been chosen to represent the country at the Goya Awards in the Best Ibero-American Film category.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vicentina-pede-desculpas-selected-to-represent-brazil-at-the-goya-awards

### 2026-09-13: Vicentina Pede Desculpas debuts at Toronto International Film Festival

Brazilian film ‘Vicentina Pede Desculpas’, directed by Gabriel Martins and starring Rejane Faria, made its international debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vicentina-pede-desculpas-debuts-at-toronto-international-film-festival

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