Walter Salles's 'I’m Still Here' Shines in Awards Season with Oscar Nominations
Walter Salles’s film 'I’m Still Here' has become a significant contender in the awards season, receiving critical acclaim and multiple Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best International Feature Film. The movie, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, portrays the true story of Eunice Paiva during Brazil’s military dictatorship. Fernanda Torres’s performance as Eunice has earned her a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, marking a historic achievement for Brazilian cinema. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, has been a box office success in Brazil and is set for a U.S. nationwide release in February 2025. Its exploration of political repression and familial resilience has resonated widely, making it a notable cinematic achievement.