Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full day of the pre-Lenten festivities.

A reveler performs on stilts during the "Ceu na Terra" or "Heaven on Earth" Carnival street party in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday,. Revelers attend the "Ceu na Terra" or "Heaven on Earth" Carnival street party in Rio de Janeiro,

Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here", set against the backdrop of the military dictatorship and recounting the true story of a mother of five whose husband disappears, made history on Sunday by earning Brazil its first Oscar in a major category.

The Brazilian film 'I'm Still Here' made history by winning Brazil's first Oscar in a major category. Directed by Walter Salles and based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's memoir, the film depicts a family's struggle during Brazil's dictatorship.