A film that tells a tragic part of Brazilian history is released in theaters and could be nominated for an Oscar
The film I’m still here takes a deep dive into a national wound, the violence of the military dictatorship, closely following the story of the Paiva family. It is a cinematic journey that delves into Brazil in the 70s. The plot, inspired by real events, adapted from the book of the same name by Marcelo Rubens Paivaaccompanies Eunice Paiva -the author’s mother-, played by Fernanda Torres AND Fernanda Montenegroafter the death of her husband, the politician Rubens Paiva.
The production, recorded in Rio de Janeiro, in locations that recreate the climate of the time, portrays the struggle of a woman in search of truth and justice, while facing the consequences of political repression. The first original Globoplay film can only be seen in cinemas and was announced as eligible for the Oscar this Friday the 22nd.
The period, which lasted about twenty years, was characterized by a musical production that also made the artists’ position against the regime clear. Below, some songs that were reported as symbols of resistance to the dictatorship.
You have to find a way, my friend – Erasmo Carlos
The drunkard and the treadmill – Elis Regina
Despite you – Chico Buarque
It is forbidden to prohibit – Caetano Veloso
General behavior – Gonzaguinha
Closing signal – Paulinho from Viola
Spring in the teeth – Dry and wet
Wake up love – Chico Buarque
Like our fathers – Belchior
I want to put my block on the street – Sérgio Sampaio
Chalice – Chico Buarque and Milton Nascimento
Joy, joy – Caetano Veloso
Not to say I didn’t talk about flowers – Geraldo Vandré
Source: Terra
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