Walter Salles' latest film, "Still Here," has arrived in Bolivian cinemas, captivating audiences with its themes of personal resilience and the strength found in adversity. Set in 1971, during Brazil's tumultuous period of military dictatorship, the film follows Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a mother of five who must rebuild her life after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government.
Based on the memoirs of Marcelo Rubens Paiva, Eunice's son, the film offers a poignant glimpse into a hidden chapter of Brazilian history. "Still Here" has garnered numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award for Fernanda Torres as Best Actress in a Drama. The film has also been recognized at the Venice Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival, and the National Board of Review. It is nominated for Goya Awards, a BAFTA, and three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Foreign Language Film.
"Still Here" has become a box office hit in Brazil, and was the highest-grossing film in Portugal, where over 3.5 million people have seen it. In the United States, the film had the highest average attendance per theater on its opening weekend. The film emphasizes the importance of never giving up, even when all seems lost.