Directed by Walter Salles and written by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega, the film stars Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, and Selton Mello. This historical family drama, released in France on January 15, 2025, will be broadcast on Canal+ on November 25, 2025, at 9:10 p.m.
The plot takes place in Rio in 1971, at the height of the military dictatorship. After the kidnapping of Rubens Paiva, Eunice and her five children are confronted with a lack of information and the opacity of the regime. Their fight for the truth structures a narrative marked by political violence and the impact of a disappearance on a family engaged in a quest for justice.
The film observes Eunice's transformation and the consequences of a repressive climate on family ties. The narrative progresses through fragments of memory and an upheaved daily life, highlighting a form of resilience in the face of an unstable historical period.
According to the production company, the film is based on the true story of the Paiva family. Walter Salles had known the family since the 1960s and drew inspiration from personal memories and the biography Ainda estou aqui. Filming in Brazil required a precise reconstruction of the family home based on archives provided by relatives. The director uses 35mm and Super 8 film to enhance the visual authenticity. Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro play the character of Eunice at two different ages. The film wonthe Oscar for Best International Feature Film, an award at the Venice Film Festival, and a Golden Globe for Fernanda Torres.
The tone revolves around a historical drama mixed with an intimate investigation. The film is aimed at viewers interested in political stories, family journeys marked by adversity, and works based on real events. The atmosphere favors immersion in a dark era and close attention to family dynamics.
I'm Still Here
Film | 2025
On Canal+ on November 25, 2025, at 9:10 p.m.
Drama | Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes
By Walter Salles | Starring Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, Selton Mello
Original title: Ainda Estou Aqui
Nationality: Brazil
The film recounts the struggle of a family confronted with a political disappearance, in a production centered on memory and the quest for justice.
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