I’m Still Here
Thursday June 5th, 7.30pm
Director: Walter Salles
Cast: Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro
136 minutes, Brazil, France, 2024, Cert: 12A
In Portuguese with English subtitles
Early 1970s, Rio de Janeiro: life in the Paiva family is hectic but filled with laughter and warmth. This changes dramatically when head of the household, and former congressman, Rubens is taken for questioning by the military…
Based on the memoir of Rubens’ son Marcello, this latest film from Oscar-winner Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries) is intelligent, compelling and moving.
Early 1970s, Rio de Janeiro: life in the Paiva family is hectic but filled with laughter and warmth. This changes dramatically when head of the household, and former congressman, Rubens is taken for questioning by the military…
Based on the memoir of Rubens’ son Marcello, this latest film from Oscar-winner Walter Salles (The Motorcycle Diaries) is intelligent, compelling and moving.
Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLJEojFPvIA
Festivals:
Venice Film Festival 2024
Toronto International Film Festival 2024
San Sebastián Film Festival 2024
BFI London Film Festival 2024
Awards:
Winner - Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, Golden Globes 2025
Quotes:
“★ ★ ★ ★ Based on a true story that spans four decades, this Brazilian drama is gorgeously well made, packed with earthy character detail that keeps it from turning melodramatic or sentimental.” - Shadows on the Wall
“… I’m Still Here is a gripping, profoundly touching film with a deep well of pathos.”
- The Hollywood Reporter
Other:
Brazil’s submission to the 2025 Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film