The film “I’m Still Here” became the second highest grossing among national productions in Brazilian cinemas post-pandemic. On Thursday (28), the work surpassed the two million viewers.
Starring, “I’m Still Here” surpassed “Os Farofeiros 2”, which attracted 1.9 million viewers. The film now occupies second place, behind only ““, which called 2.3 million of Brazilians to movie theaters.
It is worth noting that “I’m Still Here” reached two million viewers, which took place on November 7th. The Brazilian production, in fact, became the most watched of the last week in Brazil.
According to the most recent data from Comscorethe production raised R$8.9 million and attracted more than 390 thousand spectators to cinemas.
In the period between November 21st and 24th, “” surpassed 1.7 million viewersbecoming with the largest audience in Brazilian cinemas. The previous title belonged to ““, which brought together 1.6 million viewers between 1998 and 1999, including its initial release and subsequent re-releases.
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“I’m Still Here” is the film chosen by the Brazilian Cinema Academy to seek a spot in the Best International Film category at the 2025 Oscars • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
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Starring Fernanda Torres, who plays Eunice Paiva, the film talks about her struggle in search of answers after her husband, Rubens Paiva, disappeared during the Military Dictatorship • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
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Mother of five children, Eunice seeks answers about her husband’s whereabouts • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
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The film is the new feature film by director Walter Salles • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
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Fernanda Torres told Eunice “fought the authoritarian state through immense combative delicacy” • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
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Selton Mello, who also stars in “I’m Still Here”, plays deputy Rubens Paiva • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
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To , Mello said that “[teve que criar] this character in a way that is striking enough to reverberate throughout the film, helping the trajectory of Nanda’s character [Fernanda Torres] and the public, who are complicit in this journey” • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
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Fernanda Montenegro plays Eunice Paiva at the end of her life in “Still I’m Here”; she died at age 86 in 2018, four years after the National Truth Commission issued the report that solved the disappearance of Rubens Paiva • Disclosure/Alile Dara Onawale
“I’m Still Here” is an adaptation, known for the book “Feliz Ano Velho” — a huge sales success in the 1980s. The story takes place in the 1970s, during the most intense period of the military dictatorship in Brazil, and follows the trajectory of the Paiva family, made up of Rubens (played by ), Eunice (played by ) and their children.
The family’s life is completely transformed when, on one fateful day, Rubens Paiva is taken by undercover soldiers and disappears without leaving a trace. Eunice, who will spend decades searching for answers about her husband’s whereabouts, needs to rebuild herself and chart a new path for herself and her children. .
The cast also features Valentina Herszage (“She for Her”), Maeve Jinkings (“Toll”), Antonio Saboia (“Private Desert”), Olivia Torres (“Continent”), Humberto Carrão (“Aquarius”), Dan Stulbach (“Women in Love”), Charles Fricks (“Land and Passion”), Caio Horowicz (“Word of Mouth”), Daniel Dantas (“Pega Pega) and more.
A CNN accompanied the exclusive launch of the film during the 48th edition of the São Paulo International Film Festival; and check out our individual interviews with the stars of the production, and .
Watch the trailer for “I’m Still Here”:
Selton Mello to CNN: “I created a character to resonate in the film”
Film proposes reflection on the military dictatorship, says Fernanda Torres in an interview with CNN
