Is the word filme the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

No. While the spelling, grammar, and primary definition of "filme" (a motion picture) are identical in both dialects, there are differences in typical usage and pronunciation. In Brazilian Portuguese, "filme" is often used colloquially to describe a complicated, dramatic, or long-winded situation (e.g., "que filme!" meaning "what a drama!"). In Continental Portuguese, this metaphorical usage is much less common, with speakers typically using words like "cena" or "confusão" to express the same idea. Additionally, the pronunciation of the final "e" differs: Brazilians usually pronounce it as an /i/ (sounding like feel-mee), whereas the Portuguese often reduce or suppress it (sounding closer to film).

Brazilian Portuguese

1. Eu assisti a um filme muito bom ontem. (I watched a very good movie yesterday.)
2. Esse filme é muito legal! (This movie is very cool!)
3. A conversa ontem virou um filme. (The conversation yesterday turned into a whole drama.)
4. Você quer ver um filme hoje? (Do you want to see a movie today?)
5. A situação lá foi um filme. (The situation there was a whole drama/mess.)

Portuguese (Portugal)

1. Eu vi um filme muito bom ontem. (I saw a very good movie yesterday.)
2. Este filme é muito giro! (This movie is very nice/cool!)
3. A conversa ontem virou uma confusão. (The conversation yesterday turned into a mess.)
4. Queres ver um filme hoje? (Do you want to see a movie today?)
5. A situação lá foi uma confusão. (The situation there was a mess.)