Walter Salles is a humanist filmmaker, thanks to his ability to identify the emotional truths behind complex stories; even if his masterpieces, The Motorcycle Diaries and I’m Still Here ...

Paiva, a popular author in Brazil for four decades, has had intense days and exchanges since the movie based on his 2015 book I'm Still Here became a box-office success. The film, a rare blockbuster ...

I'm Still Here also features Torres' real-life legendary ... "It's an extraordinary book that allowed us to offer this reconstruction of this history that we thought was pretty much a reflection ...

The award for best international film went to “I’m Still Here.” The film is based on a memoir by Marcelo Rubens Paiva, who wrote about the real-life experiences of his mother, Eunice Paiva, after his ...

The film is based on a true story set in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, when Brazil was living under a military dictatorship.