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The spark for this latest feud came when Carla Sofia Gascon took to Twitter to voice her dissatisfaction regarding attacks aimed at her and her film “Emília Perez.” In a bold move, she directed her ire toward Fernanda Torres, who is currently her competitor for the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in the film “Ainda Estou Aqui.” In typical Brazilian fashion, the public quickly divided into factions, each defending their favored actress.
The controversy unfolded against a backdrop of national pride, where it seems that critiques from outside the country are not tolerated, especially when it comes to Brazilian artists. In this situation, it feels as though only Brazilians have the right to criticize their own country, while foreign comments are met with swift backlash.