I'm Still Here Interview: Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres & Selton Mello

Director Walter Salles' (The Motorcycle Diaries) I'm Still Here celebrated its North American Premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. It's based on an inspiring true story of a family's resistance against Brazil's military dictatorship. It opens up with a warm and loving household which turns tense as the patriarch, played by Selton Mello, is exiled and the matriarch, played by Fernanda Torres, is imprisoned for 12 days as officials try to convince her to incriminate friends and family. Torres' Eunice comes out a different woman, determined to fight back against the dictatorship that has such a suffocating grip on the country while balancing this with her responsibilities and love for her children. During TIFF 2024, Collider's Perri Nemiroff sat down with Salles, Torres, and Mello to discuss the personal inspirations behind the film and their determination to capture real emotions. They talk about admiring the woman whose story had remained untold for so long, learning directing tips from each other, and their experience being long-time collaborators. #imstillhere #interview #brazil #film #filmmaking For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   / collider     / collider     / collider