“I’m Still Here”: A Poignant Portrait of Love and Resistance in Brazil’s Dark Era

I’m Still Here (original title: Ainda Estou Aqui) is a 2024 political biopic directed by acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker Walter Salles. The screenplay, penned by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Dhalia, brings together a stellar cast including Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, and Selton Mello.

Adapted from the memoir by Marcelo Rubens Paiva, the film unfolds in 1971 Brazil, during the oppressive military dictatorship. It follows Eunice (Fernanda Torres), a mother determined to uncover the fate of her missing husband, a former political activist. As her life is upended by state violence, Eunice must navigate a world of fear and uncertainty while fiercely trying to protect her family and preserve her own sense of identity. At its core, the film is a tribute to the strength of maternal love and the human capacity for endurance in the darkest of times.

I’m Still Here is a powerful, emotionally resonant film that reaffirms Walter Salles’ mastery in crafting intimate, character-driven narratives. With its blend of historical gravity and personal drama, the film offers a moving reflection on loss, resilience, and the quiet heroism found within families. Critics have praised its nuanced performances and impactful storytelling, hailing it as a standout entry in the 2024 awards season and festival circuit.

Many people on YouTube have made videos or explanations of the movie. Have you ever downloaded and watched them again only to find that the videos have been deleted? So can you still watch deleted YouTube videos? The answer is of course.

If you’ve lost access to a deleted YouTube video, there are three key ways to potentially recover it. First, check the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) at archive.org by entering the video URL, as it may have saved a public copy. Second, search Google for the video title and click the “Cached” option to see if a snapshot of the page still exists. Finally, if you previously downloaded the video but deleted it from your device, data recovery software (like Eassiy Video Recovery) can scan your storage and restore the file. While the first two methods rely on prior archiving, the third only works for locally stored videos—so backing up important content is always the safest solution.

If you haven’t watched I’m Still Here yet or want to download it to your device for offline viewing while traveling, StreamFox for Video can help you. StreamFox for Video lets you download high-quality videos—up to 4K resolution—in MP4, MKV, or MOV formats with a 99% success rate. It supports six major platforms, including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, MAX, YouTube, and Disney+, and delivers blazing-fast download speeds up to 10 times faster. You can also download videos in batches and choose your preferred subtitle format: soft, hardcoded, or external (SRT/VTT). （Note: The downloaded videos are for private viewing only and cannot be used for commercial purposes.）

I’M STILL HERE | Official Trailer (2025)

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