I'm Still Here explores the impact of Brazil's military dictatorship on the Paiva family, focusing on Eunice, whose husband Rubens disappears after being taken for questioning by armed men. While the surface of life seems unchanged, the underlying tensions reveal the psychological strain on Eunice and her five children. The film delves into themes of motherhood and resilience, showing Eunice's daily decision-making about how to address the brutal realities of their situation without fully disclosing the grave dangers they face. It captures the dichotomy of familial love and state terror.
The film powerfully contrasts the façade of normal life against the grim realities of dictatorship, illustrating how families adapt to trauma while retaining a semblance of normalcy.
Eunice embodies a mother’s struggle, balancing the need to protect her children from the horrors of oppression while grappling with the daily uncertainty brought about by her husband's disappearance.
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