A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.
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- swiersonAugust 24, 2026A warning for all of us when our country is not stable
- Ravi OliveiraJuly 23, 2026Synopsis: In the early 1970s, Brazil faces the hardening of the military dictatorship. In Rio de Janeiro, the Paiva family – Rubens, Eunice, and their five children – live by the beach in a house with open doors for friends. One day, Rubens Paiva is taken away by plainclothes military officers and disappears. Eunice – whose search for the truth about her husband's fate would extend for decades – is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new future for herself and her children. Review: The film "I'm Still Here," directed by Walter Salles, is a masterpiece that transcends simple historical account and delves into the human depths of pain, hope, and resilience. Set in 1970s Brazil, amidst the oppressive climate of the military dictatorship, the narrative centers on the Paiva family, who are brutally transformed by the tragic absence of Rubens, masterfully portrayed. Salles' direction is masterful; He manages to capture the atmosphere of a dark and uncertain era, while presenting us with deeply human and complex characters. Eunice's performance, interpreted with great sensitivity, creates an intense emotional connection with the viewer. Her tireless search for answers and justice becomes a symbol of resistance not only for her, but for all who live under the shadow of oppression. The way she reinvents herself and seeks a new future for herself and her children is a powerful affirmation of the human capacity for adaptation and struggle. The visual elements are stunning, with Salles' cinematography capturing both the beauty of Rio de Janeiro and the claustrophobia of repression. The open doors of the Paiva family home, a symbol of welcome and freedom, contrast powerfully with the horrors unfolding outside their sight. Furthermore, the film's soundtrack, which intertwines elements of Brazilian culture, adds an emotional layer that resonates with the family's struggle and with an entire people in search of freedom. The richness of the narrative details and the universality of the experience of loss and overcoming make "I'm Still Here" a work that not only recalls history but also inspires hope. In short, "I'm Still Here" is an essential cinematic experience that invites us to reflect on memory, resilience, and unconditional love. Walter Salles, once again, demonstrates his singular talent in telling stories that resonate long after the end credits, further solidifying his position as one of the great masters of contemporary cinema.
- Megan CruzMarch 3, 2025Fernanda Torres gives a monumental performance here in an incredibly timely and important story. What a picture.
- The TickNovember 16, 2025Great movie. So good, in fact, that the Portuguese dialogue and English subtitles didn’t matter one bit. The storytelling was that strong. Every scene hit with emotion you could feel what the characters were going through without needing to understand every word. That’s rare. Beautifully acted, beautifully told. Simple, powerful, and quietly unforgettable.
- rg9400July 7, 2026I'm Still Here is a movie that builds in the background, hitting me without me even realizing how emotionally invested I had become. To be honest, I found the first 30 minutes of the movie pretty slow and dry. The focus on the idylic life of the Paiva family establishes the cost of what is to come, expertly juxtaposed against the brutality of the government in the shadows and its impact on their future. Home videos, group photos, and family dinners act as motifs, recontextualizing loss throughout. That slow shattering makes up the core of this movie, centered on a tour de force performance from Fernanda Torres that manages to capture the emotional weight building within Eunice with finesse, equally showcasing her strength and her vulnerability. In a lot of ways, it's a very well-made movie. However, even though it focuses on completely different people and a completely different country, the recent FX TV show Say Nothing does cover a similar topic, and I just found it stronger and more compelling. Without that comparison though, I'm Still Here is a great movie and an excellent Oscar nominee.
- RyAugust 17, 2025A captivating emotional story about a family that gets wrapped up in the cruelty of the Brazilian military dictatorship. The cast is great overall, but is anchored by an amazing lead performance delivered by Fernanda Torres.
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025Absolutely loved this. Fernanda Torres is incredible in the portrait of a woman powerfully holding her family together in the wake of her husband’s disappearance at the hands of the Brazilian military dictatorship. Shifting course, and persevering in order to provide for her family, giving them a life filled with joy, when underneath it all there’s still a deep yearning for some kind of acknowledgement as to the wrongs that have been committed. Fernanda Montenegro was 🤌🏼. Incredibly moving film. Highly recommend.
- WillJune 6, 2025A touching movie that shows a wonderful and strong mother of a lovely family, very recommended, a movie that shows also the results of a dictator’s government.
- Rowan KrzysiakMarch 20, 2025Despite the validity of the cause or life of the lady it was highlighting, I found the whole thing generally tedious and unsophisticated.
- Jason LaytonMarch 12, 2025depressing but good
- cultfilmlikerMarch 12, 2025Love the combination of visual styles. Displays the span of the pain that traumatized a family forever. Phenomenal performances all around. Somber and poignant.
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I'm Still Here was released on November 7, 2024.
I'm Still Here was directed by Walter Salles.
I'm Still Here has a runtime of 2h 18m.
I'm Still Here was produced by Maria Carlota Bruno, Walter Salles, Rodrigo Teixeira, Martine De Clermont-Tonnerre.
A woman married to a former politician during the military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.
The key characters in I'm Still Here are Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), Eunice Paiva (Older) (Fernanda Montenegro), Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello).
I'm Still Here is rated PG-13.
I'm Still Here is a Biography, Drama, History film.
I'm Still Here has an audience rating of 9.7 out of 10.
I'm Still Here had a budget of $8M.
I'm Still Here has made $36.4M at the box office.