Feature film starring Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello premiered at the Venice Film Festival and was highly praised by those present
Last Sunday, September 1st, Walter Salles (On the road) launched I’m Still Herehis first Brazilian feature film after Pass Line2008, during the Venice Festival, which runs until September 7th.
Applauded for about ten minutes after the screening, the film emerged as a strong candidate to represent Brazil at the 2025 Oscars. In addition, the performance of Fernanda Torres(End) also gained international prominence, which could lead the actress to appear in the Best Actress category among the main awards of the 2024-2025 season.
What is the story of I’m Still Here?
Inspired by the book of the same name by Marcelo Rubens Paivapublished in 2015, the production tells the story of the author’s mother, Eunicewho fought to discover the whereabouts of her husband, the former deputy Rubens Paivadisappeared during the military dictatorship.
In addition to Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Herealso has Fernanda Montenegro (The Invisible Life), Selton Mello (The Movie of My Life), Maeve Jinkings (Toll), Antonio Saboia (Private Destination), Humberto Carrao (Marighella) and Marjorie Estiano (Under pressure) in the cast. Watch the first trailer for the film:
International repercussion
The British newspaper The Guardian defined the film as “a dark and heartfelt drama about the country’s missing”. The vehicle also highlighted the “amazing performance” of Fernanda Torreswhich interprets Eunice.
THE Variety summarized the production as a “a deeply moving portrait of Walter Salles’ sense memory of a family — and a nation — torn apart”. For the publication, the feature is “remarkable in its grace and naturalness”in addition to “painful and beautiful”. Finally, in addition to praise for Towersthere were also compliments to the photograph of Adrian Teijidowhich gives the “texture of a story that is not being told, but remembered”.
THE Deadline stated that Fernanda Torres should be among the contenders for the film awards for his performance in the film and also praised the participation of Fernanda Montenegro — mother of Towers and nominated for an Oscar for Central Brazilalso by Salles —, who takes on the role of Eunice in a second phase: “Mother and daughter, icons of Brazilian cinema, appearing in the same film”the website highlighted.
Applause and tears
After the screening in Venice, I’m Still Here brought the audience to tears, including Marcelo Rubens Paivawho was present at the session. In videos posted on social media, it is possible to see Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello and Walter Salles thrilled with the positive reception to the film, which still has no release date for Brazilian cinemas:
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Source: Rollingstone
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