Brazilian Film 'I'm Still Here' Gains Global Acclaim and Fuels Political Discourse

Walter Salles' Oscar-nominated drama about Brazil's dictatorship resonates internationally and reignites debate on democracy and justice.

The film 'I'm Still Here,' directed by Walter Salles, recounts the true story of Eunice Paiva's fight for justice after her husband, Rubens Paiva, was disappeared during Brazil's military dictatorship in 1971.
Lead actress Fernanda Torres has earned widespread recognition, winning a Golden Globe and being a frontrunner for the Best Actress Oscar, with the film also nominated for Best Picture and Best International Film.
The movie has sparked renewed political conversations in Brazil, with its portrayal of authoritarianism resonating in light of recent far-right movements and attacks on democracy.
Brazil's Supreme Court has reopened the case of Rubens Paiva's death, and the film has influenced calls to revisit the country's controversial Amnesty Law, which granted immunity to perpetrators of dictatorship-era crimes.
International audiences, including U.S. lawmakers, have drawn parallels between the film's themes and global threats to democracy, highlighting its contemporary relevance.