Culture

Key Facts

—The film. “Funk,” directed by Aly Muritiba, had its world premiere in the International Narrative Competition at the 2026 Tribeca Festival in New York.

—The prize. Lead Duda Santos and singer MC Nem shared a Special Jury Mention for Best Performance in an International Feature.

—The subject. It follows a young woman trying to become a star in Rio de Janeiro’s favela funk scene.