The film 'I'm Still Here' has become a cultural phenomenon in Brazil, garnering over 4.1 million viewers and competing for an Oscar. More than just a box office hit, it serves as a crucial medium for addressing Brazil's military dictatorship era from 1964 to 1985, where censorship and human rights abuses were rampant. With few memorials for the victims, the film sparks conversations on the unaddressed grievances of the past, as highlighted by human rights advocate Ivo Herzog, noting its role in breaking the silence and igniting indignation in the populace.
The main importance of the film is that it was able to break through the bubble, Herzog said. It brought a little of this indignation that we've been waiting for.
I'm Still Here is more than a box office success; it serves as a portal for Brazilians to confront and reckon with the dark legacy of their past.
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