I'm Still Here

The 2024 Brazilian-French political biographical drama directed by Walter Salles, with a screenplay by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega, is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's memoir. Set in 1971 Brazil during the military dictatorship, the film portrays the abduction and murder of former congressman and engineer Rubens Paiva. His wife, Eunice Paiva (played by Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro), refuses to accept his disappearance and becomes a human rights activist, seeking truth and justice. The film delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the fight for human rights, reflecting historical events and their impact on contemporary society. It received critical acclaim, winning Best Screenplay at the Venice Film Festival and becoming the first Brazilian film to win the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.