The latest from The Motorcycle Diaries director Walter Salles focuses on the real-life story of Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), whose terrifying experience of sequestration and loss during Brazil’s military dictatorship transformed her into an activist, lawyer, and hero.
Produced by: Maria Carlota Bruno, Rodrigo Teixeira, Martine de Clermont-Tonnerre Cinematography: Adrian Teijido Edited by: Affonso Gonçalves Music by: Warren Ellis
The film had its world premiere on 1 September 2024 at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim, with unanimous praise towards Torres' performance, winning the Best Screenplay award.
It was named one of the Top 5 International Films of 2024 by the National Board of Review. At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, Torres won the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama category, while the film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
It was also selected as the Brazilian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, making the December shortlist.
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Title: I'm Still Here | Ainda Estou Aqui (2024)
Directed by: Walter Salles
Date of birth: 12 April 1956, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Writing credits:
Murilo Hauser, Heitor Lorega, Marcelo Rubens Paiva (novel)
Music by: Warren Ellis
Country: Brazil | France
Language: Portuguese
Color: Color
Runtime: 136 min.