At a time of “America über alles,” where the lunatics have taken over the asylum, films like O Atentado de 5 de Setembro gain increasing relevance. Tim Fehlbaum’s work engages the audience in a serious and mature way, sparking debate on life, the world, and the true weight of events in the present and future. One of its subliminal messages is the importance of real journalism versus the irresponsible spectacle-driven media. The film unfolds with gripping intensity, leaving viewers stunned by its powerful imagery and chilling story based on real-life tragedies with unsettling echoes in today’s world. While some claim that there is no cinema for adult audiences—or even adult audiences for cinema—the commercial circuit defies this notion in early 2025, following a strong and diverse 2024. The Brazilian film Ainda Estou Aqui has become a major success in Portugal and globally, propelled by word-of-mouth and publications like METROPOLIS, which has championed its release. In this context, Walter Salles’ film and O Atentado de 5 de Setembro prove that high-quality alternatives for mature audiences still thrive in theaters. In this edition, METROPOLIS presents its 2025 preview, anticipating a cinematic year full of promise. In an increasingly surreal reality, cinema remains the perfect escape, and METROPOLIS reaffirms its commitment to public service—eschewing clickbait in favor of exploring and expanding new cinematic horizons with the rigor and quality that define us.
