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Brazil, 1971: a country in the tighter grip of a military dictatorship

A mother is forced to reinvent herself when her family’s life is destroyed by wanton violence. Fernanda Montenegro and Walter Salles first collaboration in 26 years since the release of Glavni kolodvor (1998), where Montenegro was nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars.

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Fernanda Torres and Salles previously worked together on Terra Estrangeira (1995), 29 years before this film. (2024).

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"I’m still here" is a powerful portrayal of a moment in Brazilian history that traumatized many people. In a well-constructed atmosphere, the viewer enters the country’s past, a past that the country itself denies and ignores, and this makes the experience of watching "I’m still here" even stronger in the cinema in Brazil.

Of all the Brazilian filmmakers, Walter Salles stands out for his talented direction and interesting photography, and the production is truly impressive

The actors are talented and I want to highlight the younger actors who definitely give the film the touch of depth and beauty that is needed to feel the "magic of cinema". As for the kind human side present in “I’m Still Here”, it’s wonderful to see a film from a filmmaker who truly understands cinema, who doesn’t present alienated ideas, but rather pure and genuine human expression.

Beautiful film, beautiful message and beautiful acting

As a Brazilian, of course I will support Walter Salles' a work that should be nominated for an Oscar, but I think that the goal to talk about national cinema again has already been achieved.

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