The Brazilian Association of Electric Energy Distributors (Abradee) has launched the 17th National Safety Campaign to Prevent Accidents with the Electrical Grid earlier than usual to coincide with school holidays in July, a period of increased risk for children. In 2022, there were 756 accidents involving the electrical grid, with 270 fatalities, a decrease from the previous year. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of the electrical grid and promote safety, especially during construction or maintenance work, theft of network components, and illegal connections. The campaign's slogan is 'Se ligue! Entre a vida e a sorte, escolha viver com segurança' (Pay attention! Between life and luck, choose to live safely). The article also mentions a tragic fire at the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro in 2018, caused by an electrical fault.

The film 'A Sociedade da Neve' won six Platino Awards, including Best Film and Best Director, highlighting its success on Netflix. The awards ceremony also recognized '20.000 Espécies de Abelhas' and honored actress Cecilia Roth. The event underscored the challenges faced by the Argentine film industry under Javier Milei's government, with significant criticism directed at the current cultural policies. The Platino Awards continue to promote Ibero-American cinema, though Portuguese-language films remain underrepresented.

Isadora Neves Marques' new short film, 'As Minhas Sensações São Tudo O Que Tenho Para Oferecer,' will have its world premiere at the Cannes Critics' Week. The film explores themes of family, class differences, and psychological isolation through a speculative fiction lens, where characters can access others' sensations and thoughts via a sensory pill. This marks the fourth short film by the director and artist, joining other Portuguese films in various sections of the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting a significant presence of Portuguese cinema at the event.

Tom Ripley, a complex character created by Patricia Highsmith, is portrayed as a cold-blooded killer fascinated by money in the new series 'Ripley'. The character has been previously adapted into films, notably by René Clément in 1960 and Anthony Minghella in 1999. The series, featuring Andrew Scott, delves into Ripley's psychopathy and the allure of wealth, continuing the legacy of this iconic literary figure.

Miguel Gomes' new film 'Grand Tour' marks a significant moment as the first Portuguese film in 18 years to compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes. Starring Gonçalo Waddington and Crista Alfaiate, the film follows a British Empire official fleeing his fiancée across various Asian countries during colonial times. The film, shot in both black and white and color on 16mm film, had its production interrupted by the pandemic but was completed in a studio. The narrative evokes Gomes' previous success with 'Tabu' but promises a unique experience.

Francis Ford Coppola, a renowned filmmaker with two Palme d'Or awards, is set to compete for a third with his upcoming film 'Megalopolis' at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, a futuristic epic about the reconstruction of a city similar to New York, features Adam Driver as the utopian architect Caesar, Giancarlo Esposito as the corrupt mayor Frank Cicero, and Nathalie Emmanuel as Julia, the mayor's daughter caught in the power struggle.

The film 'Vincent Must Die' stands out in the current landscape of French cinema, blending elements of fantasy and apocalyptic themes. It challenges viewers with its ambiguous genre, oscillating between comedy and horror. The narrative follows a seemingly ordinary man whose life takes a bizarre turn, highlighting the absurdity and unpredictability of events. The film is praised for its unique approach and impact on the cinematic scene.

Mayors gathered at the 'Reflections on the future of cities' event in Niterói, organized by the National Front of Mayors (FNP), have sent a letter to the federal government requesting funds for the prevention and management of natural disasters. The discussions focused on the devastating social and economic consequences of disasters. Axel Grael, the mayor of Niterói, emphasized the need for solidarity in climate catastrophe situations and shared the city's experience from the 2010 Morro do Bumba tragedy. The letter, delivered to André Ceciliano, Special Secretary for Federal Affairs, outlines guidelines for a national policy on disaster prevention and climate change mitigation. Ceciliano plans to include the demands in the Multi-Year Plan (PPA), emphasizing the need for more resources for municipal civil defense prevention efforts.

‘Love in Blood’ is a queer film set in 1980s America, featuring Kristen Stewart as a gym employee who falls for a bodybuilder aspirant and descends into hell for her. The film touches on themes of weapons, muscles, steroids, cartoons, and visceral family revenge, and is styled as a low-budget 1980s American B-movie. It premiered in Portugal and was showcased at the Berlinale Special section, having been previously shown at Sundance.

The fourth film by German-Turkish director Ilker Çatal, 'A Sala dos Professores,' is noted for its rigorous framing and sober tone. The film features a demanding performance by lead actress Leonie Benesch, portraying Carla Nowak, a young teacher who inadvertently records a theft in the school's staff room. The incident, involving a secretary's son who is also Carla's student, presents a complex dilemma, suggesting more than it proves.