International Art House Series: I’M STILL HERE

Walter Salles | 2024 | Brazil, France | PG-13
Closed captioned
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Brazil, 1971: under the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, people across the country face the consequences of seemingly arbitrary and capricious governmental decisions and detainments. After her husband disappears, mother of five Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres in a Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated performance) is forced to reinvent herself after the government’s violent and arbitrary act. Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s biographical book, I’m Still Here reconstructs a hidden portion of Brazil’s history through its compelling performances, resonant story, and masterful direction by past IU Cinema guest Walter Salles, all factors which resulted in its historic win as the first Brazilian film to be awarded the Best International Feature Oscar.