Brazil’s ‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Joins Willem Dafoe in Barbara Paz’s Dystopian Pic, ‘Cuddle’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Fernanda Torres, an Oscar nominee for her role in 'I’m Still Here,' will star alongside Willem Dafoe in the upcoming film 'Cuddle.' The film, directed by Bárbara Paz, explores themes of intimacy and human connection in a dystopian future. It is produced by several Brazilian companies, including Conspiração and BP Produções.
- ▪Fernanda Torres joins Willem Dafoe in the film 'Cuddle,' directed by Bárbara Paz.
- ▪The story is set in a near-future metropolis where intimacy is commodified.
- ▪The film reflects on humanity's need for closeness in a fragmented modern world.
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Home Film Global May 19, 2026 1:50am PT Brazil’s ‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Joins Willem Dafoe in Barbara Paz’s Dystopian Pic, ‘Cuddle’ (EXCLUSIVE) 'Cuddle' is produced by Brazil's Conspiracao with BP Produções, Buena Vista Internacional, Walter and João Moreira Salles’ VideoFilmes, Infinity Hill and TV Globo By Anna Marie de la Fuente Plus Icon Anna Marie de la Fuente @adelafuente1 Latest Chilean Pinochet-Era Drama ‘The Red Hangar’ Sells to U.S., Spain, Italy (EXCLUSIVE) 21 hours ago Brazil’s Embratur Spearheads 8-Pronged Strategy to Boost Film, TV, Online Gaming Tourism 22 hours ago ‘Gloria’ Star Paulina García Preps Directorial Debut, ‘The Passion According to Carmen’ (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All (L-R) Fernanda Torres, Willem Dafoe, Bárbara Paz Credits: Fernanda…
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