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I'M STILL HERE

Starring: Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, and Selton Mello
Director: Walter Salles

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ADRIANO

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I'm Still Here is a powerful history lesson and a tragic family drama wrapped into one wonderful film that sheds a devastating light on the Brazilian military dictatorship of the 70s and pays homage to those who resisted. While some of the images and details can be hard to watch, at the heart of the film is the impact on the central family, which makes way for some emotionally devastating and cathartic moments, led to perfection by Fernanda Torres. It goes on just a little too long, but I was fully enamoured by I'm Still Here.

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AMARÚ

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I’m Still Here is a tragic and heartfelt film that highlights the lesser examined side of when corrupt governments fracture families. Director Walter Salles focuses on the familial bonds before, during, and after the forced disappearance of the Paiva family patriarch, and when I say you couldn’t tell me that ensemble wasn’t actually related, I promise you it felt as if I was sitting at my own family’s dinner table. Led by Fernanda Torres’ commanding performance, each cast member does the real-life Paiva family justice, portraying them with authenticity, love, and a powerful connection that made this true-life story that much more devastating and hopeful.

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This film was reviewed by Adriano as part of Bitesize Breakdown's coverage of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.

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