In an interview with Il Giornale Extra, the king of Brazilian music shared his joy when he saw the song chosen to join the soundtrack
The exciting trajectory of “I am still here” continues to conquer the heart of the public and to accumulate international recognition.
The film, which disputes three statuettes in the Oscar, has a special closure to the sound of the song “it is necessary to find a way, my friend”, composed of Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos.
In an interview with the newspaper ExtraThe king of Brazilian music shared his joy seeing the song chosen to join the soundtrack of production and revealed that the decision came from the protagonist of the film, Fernanda Torres.
Roberto Carlos did not hide his gratitude by learning that Fernanda Torres suggested the song for director Walter Salles Jr. “I see this choice with great joy, and my thanks are enormous to Fernandinha Torres. I learned that it was she who indicated this song for the film,” he said. The singer also took the opportunity to praise the work of the team involved: “My applause for Selton Mello, my dear Fernanda Montenegro and all this great cast and team that have contributed to this success in Brazil and in the world. It is a pride for all of us”.
Roberto Carlos: the story behind the song
Remembering the creative process, Roberto Carlos told how “it is necessary to find a way, my friend” arrived in collaboration with Erasmo Carlos in the 70s.
“You have to find a way.” He repeated the phrase: “You have to find a way, my friend”. So I said: “This could be the theme of one of our songs”. And so the song was born. “
The choice of this track for the film could not be more appropriate, since “I am still here” portrays the tireless struggle of Eunice Paiva, played by Fernanda Torres. The drama follows her trajectory after the disappearance of her husband, former deputy Rubens Paiva, victim of the military regime. Given this irreparable loss, Eunice is dedicated to the breeding of his five children and becomes an essential figure in the defense of human rights in Brazil.
With the nominations in the categories of the best film, the best international film and the best actress for Fernanda Torres, “I’m Still here” emerges as one of the most important films of the year. The production directed by Walter Salles has been praised by the sensitive shape in which he portrays the true story of the Paiva family, consolidating himself as a milestone in Brazilian cinema.
The presence of Roberto and Erasmus Carlos’s song in the result of the narration strengthens the strength of the film’s message and reaffirms the relevance of Brazilian popular music in the international cinema scene. Now, the public is left to wait for the great night of the Oscar and applaud so that “I am still here” to make history in the prize.
Source: Terra
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