CinemaThe detail in the production of ‘I’m Still Here’ that helped Fernanda Torres play Eunice Paiva: ‘Excited as an actress and character’

Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello conquered the international public with I’m Still Herefilm directed by Walter Salles in which they interpret Eunice and Rubens Paivarespectively.

In an interview with Variety, Torres admitted that he thought he had done “too much comedy for walter” consider her for the role in the feature film inspired by the book of the same name by Marcelo Rubens Paiva. The actress became known for playing Vani in The Normals (2001-2003) and Fátima in Slaps & Kisses (2011-2015).

Although Torres seemed like an obvious choice, considering that Fernanda Montenegrohis mother, was already cast, she was not the first option Salles: Mariana Limastar of Globo soap operas, turned down the role.

Melloin turn, stated that Torres “it’s super funny” and helped him have fun even “with the tragic past of the story” I’m Still Here. The pair had previously worked together on The Normalswhen Selton Bernardo embodied.

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The actress also said that filming the feature film in chronological order helped her miss Mellowho left the film set after recording the scene in which he is taken away by the military.

“The scene where I come back and he’s gone, I’m really feeling the loss,” he said. “I’m thrilled as an actress and as a character — and I think you can feel that in the film.”

Mello added: “When I smile and leave the scene, I leave the film… And they stay in the house, they miss Rubensthey miss me. We created a beautiful bond between us and the children. Fernanda is the best partner.”

The actor of The Auto da Compadecida (2000) had never shot a film in chronological order: “I saw the film as a member of the audience. When I come out, see what happens, I am shocked and heartbroken.”

Generally, scenes for a film are shot according to factors such as location, time of day and cast schedule. Therefore, it is common for the works not to be created in chronological order, as presented to spectators.