Brazilian Film 'I'm Still Here' Shines Global Spotlight on Military Dictatorship's Legacy

The Oscar-nominated drama tells the true story of Eunice Paiva's search for truth after her husband's disappearance during Brazil's authoritarian rule.

• The film, directed by Walter Salles, has been nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best International Feature, and Best Lead Actress.
• Based on a memoir by Marcelo Rubens Paiva, the movie explores the disappearance of his father, Rubens Paiva, a dissident politician during Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1970s.
• The Brazilian government recently amended Rubens Paiva's death certificate to acknowledge his death as a violent act by the state during the dictatorship, decades after his disappearance.
• The film has been praised for Fernanda Torres' powerful portrayal of Eunice Paiva, earning her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
• The movie is set for a theatrical release in the UK on February 21, 2025, with streaming availability expected after its initial run.

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