I’m Still Here (Portuguese: Ainda Estou Aqui) is a 2024 political biographical drama film directed by Walter Salles from a screenplay by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega. Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s 2015 memoir of the same name, the film stars Fernanda Torres and Fernanda Montenegro as Eunice Paiva, a mother and activist coping with the forced disappearance of her husband, dissident politician Rubens Paiva, during the military dictatorship in Brazil. The film became a cultural phenomenon, receiving critical acclaim and widespread recognition for its performances and storytelling.
I’m Still Here Soundtrack (OST)
The I’m Still Here soundtrack captures the essence of the story through an eclectic mix of Brazilian classics, international hits. The music enhances the emotional depth of the narrative, highlighting key moments in Eunice Paiva’s life. Released digitally alongside the film’s Brazilian premiere on November 7, 2024, the soundtrack is a celebration of Brazilian culture and a poignant reminder of the political struggles of the era.
Tracklist: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- É Preciso Dar Um Jeito, Meu Amigo – Erasmo Carlos
- A Festa do Santo Reis – Tim Maia
- Jimmy, Renda-Se – Tom Zé
- Je t’aime moi non plus – Serge Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin
- Take Me Back To Piauí – Juca Chaves
- Baby – Os Mutantes
- Agoniza Mas Não Morre – Nelson Sargento, Beth Carvalho
- As Curvas da Estrada de Santos (Remastered Version) – Roberto Carlos
- Azul Da Cor Do Mar – Tim Maia
- Como 2 E 2 – Gal Costa
- The Ghetto – Donny Hathaway
- Fora Da Ordem – Caetano Veloso
- Petit pays – Cesária Évora
- Um Índio (Ao Vivo No Rio De Janeiro, 1976) – Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia
- Falsa Baiana – Gal Costa
- The Fight – Jóhann Jóhannsson
Availability
The I’m Still Here soundtrack is available for streaming on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Physical copies, including vinyl editions, can be pre-ordered through Sony Music and select retailers.
About the Film
I’m Still Here chronicles Eunice Paiva’s life during and after the Brazilian military dictatorship. Following the disappearance of her husband Rubens Paiva in 1971, Eunice’s relentless pursuit of justice leads to her arrest and torture, as well as public recognition for her courage. The film spans decades, depicting her struggles and triumphs, including her later achievements as a legal expert on Indigenous Rights.
The film had its world premiere on September 1, 2024, at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Best Screenplay award. Fernanda Torres’ performance received unanimous praise, earning her the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. I’m Still Here was Brazil’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards and made the December shortlist.
With a modest $1.5 million production budget, the film grossed an impressive $13.5 million, becoming the highest-grossing Brazilian film since the COVID-19 pandemic. Its critical success and cultural impact cement I’m Still Here as one of the most important films of 2024.