Walter Salles Talks Joy At ‘I’m Still Here’ Box Office Success In Brazil: “Almost Every Single Screening Has Been Full … That Is An Incredible Gift” – Contenders International

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Iconic Brazilian director Walter Salles makes an acclaimed comeback with his powerful political drama 'I'm Still Here', wowing audiences in his home country.
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  • After a 12-year break from fiction filmmaking, Salles is receiving rave reviews, with 'almost every single screening' of 'I'm Still Here' in Brazil being 'full' - a remarkable feat.
  • The film stars acclaimed Brazilian actors Fernanda Torres and Selton Mello, and has been picked up by Sony Pictures Classics, positioning it as a strong Oscar contender from the international circuit.
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Walter Salles, Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Sony Pictures Classics, I'm Still Here
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