The Brazilian film, directed by Walter Salles, stands out at the awards
The movie I’m Still Heredirected by Walter Sallesreceived the award for Best Screenplay at the 81st Venice Film Festival, one of the most prestigious events in the global film industry. The script, written by Murilo Hauser and Hector Loregawho went up on stage to receive the trophy and thanked their colleagues, dedicating the victory to the actress Fernanda Torreswho stars in the film, and the production team. The film received applause for 10 minutes after its screening at the festival.
I’m Still Here is based on the book of Marcelo Rubens Paivawhich tells the true story of Eunice Paivaplayed by Fernanda Torres. Eunice is the wife of the former deputy Rubens Paiva (played by Selton Mello), kidnapped by the Brazilian military dictatorship in 1971 and missing ever since. The film portrays the suffering of Eunice, who had to reinvent herself as a political activist and take care of her five children alone while struggling to discover the whereabouts of her husband.
The Venice Film Festival awards ceremony took place at the iconic Grand Palace of Lido. The award-winning script has made the film stand out in the main discussions about the international awards season. With the narrative about the Brazilian military dictatorship, the production of Walter Salles now advances as a candidate for a possible nomination to the Oscar 2025
Walter Salles is one of the great names in Brazilian cinema, known for films such as Central Brazilwhich launched him onto the international scene. In addition, he directed the hits Motorcycle Diaries (2004) and On the road (2012). Now, with I’m Still Herehe returns to fiction after more than a decade.
Source: Rollingstone
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