Grace Miller's 60-Second Review of I’m Still Here

Written By Bill Milling

“I'm Still Here” is a 2024 Brazilian historical drama directed by Walter Salles, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's 2015 memoir. The film portrays the harrowing journey of Eunice Paiva, who strives to uncover the truth behind her husband Rubens' disappearance during Brazil's military dictatorship in 1971.

Main Cast:

  • Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva: A mother determined to find her missing husband while maintaining family stability.

  • Fernanda Montenegro as Older Eunice: Depicting Eunice in her later years.

  • Selton Mello as Rubens Paiva: Eunice's husband and former PTB deputy who mysteriously disappears.

  • Valentina Herszage as Veroca Paiva: The eldest daughter involved in student movements against the regime.

The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2024, receiving critical acclaim and a 10-minute standing ovation. It was released in Brazil on November 7, 2024, and is scheduled for a U.S. release in New York and Los Angeles on January 17, 2025, with a wider rollout in February. The film has been nominated for multiple awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Fernanda Torres at the 97th Academy Awards.

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