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‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres on a True-Life Story of Resistance: “They Couldn’t Break Her”

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Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres reflects on her powerful role in the true-life drama 'I'm Still Here,' a story of resistance and the transformative journey of a mother during Brazil's military dictatorship.
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  • Torres, whose mother Fernanda Montenegro had a Golden Globe nom 32 years ago, says the film depicts a 'normal mother' facing the horrors of a dictatorship, resonating with younger generations in Brazil who are rethinking the past.
  • Eunice Paiva, the real-life activist Torres portrays, used a calm, feminine demeanor and a 'smile as a weapon' to defy her interrogators, showcasing her strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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