CinemaAinda I’m here, by Walter Salles, will be distributed in the Oscar winner Chinafilme for Best International Film is part of the new We Love Cinema initiative, focused on Independent CinemaPor

The Chinese Distributor Hyshow acquired the rights to exhibit I’m still hereBrazilian drama directed by Walter Salleswinner of the Oscar de Best International Film. The feature will be released in China as part of the initiative We Love Cinemaa new seal created to highlight independent and prestigious productions in the Chinese market.

The announcement was made during the Hong Kong Filmmartevent focused on the Asian film industry. The program seeks to expand the presence of copyright films in the country and foresees the creation of a circuit specialized in independent cinema, with rooms dedicated to the display of these productions.

In addition to I’m still herethe company acquired Central do Brasil (1998), also directed by Walter Sallesand continues to expand its catalog with award -winning titles. Recent acquisitions include animation Memoir of a snailindicated to the Oscar and directed by Adam Elliotthe classic Mary and Maxand the thriller Reflection in a Dead Diamondfrom Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzanidisplayed in Berlin Festival.

The Hyshow catalog also includes relaunching classics such as The legend of the pianist at sea and the anime Road to Ninja: Naruto The Moviein addition to award -winning productions as The imitation gamefrom Morten Tyldum, The separationfrom Asghar Farhadiand Capitano Iofrom Matteo Garrone.

What is the story of I’m still here?

Based on the book of the same name of MARCELO RUBENS PAIVA, I’m still here is set in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1970s, amid the military dictatorship, and tells the story of Eunice (FERNANDA TORRES), mother of five, who engages in an endless search for the truth after her husband, Rubens (Selton Mello, The Auto da Compadecida 2), be brought by police to the landscape and disappear.

In addition to FERNANDA TORRES and Selton Mellothe feature still has Fernanda Montenegro (Invisible life), MAEVE JINKINGS (Toll), Antonio Saboia (Particular destination), Humberto Carrão (Marighella), Marjorie Estiano (Under pressure), CAMILA MARDILA (What time does she come back?), Valentina Herszage (Kill me please) and, among others, Charles Fricks (Elite Troop 2: The enemy is now another). Watch the trailer: