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My husband is in danger!
Story
A mother is forced to reinvent herself when her family’s life is destroyed by an act of arbitrary violence during Brazil’s tightening military dictatorship in 1971. Selected by the Brazilian Film Academy for the 2025 Oscar. Eunice Paiva: Martha, you have to help me.
Martha: Everyone is in danger, Eunice
Featured in Mais Você: Episode of December 3, 2024 (2024). A Festa do Santo ReisWritten by Léo Maia (as Marcio Leonardo)Sung by Tim Maia. I’m Still Here is a film about a time in Brazil’s history when fear, censorship and torture prevailed, a time that must never return.
Fernanda Torres’ performance is amazing, she really deserves all the nominations she will receive this awards season
However, director Walter Salles develops the theme in a sensitive way, presenting us with a united and loving family longing for the return of their missing father and husband. You can feel Eunice’s pain in many moments and also imagine how cruel the military dictatorship must have been. The film has bittersweet moments and creates a place where you feel close to this family, a place full of affection and tenderness.
Selton Mello also delivers a stellar performance as Rubens Paiva
The whole cast is great and we also have the sublime Fernanda Montenegro as the older Eunice Paiva. The film is technically wonderful and offers a stunning portrayal of Rio de Janeiro in the 70s. I think I speak for many Brazilians when I say that it would mean an incredible amount to Brazil if this film were nominated for an Oscar.
