When we meet the Paiva family in “I’m Still Here,” now in limited release and a compelling reason to leave your couch for a couple of hours, they’re living in a state of uncertain bliss, in a country that had recently taken a brutal turn into military dictatorship.

Directed by Brazilian Walter Salles, and co-produced with France, the film picked up nominations for best picture, best international feature, and best actress, for Fernanda Torres. The combined nomination in the two top movie categories is unprecedented for Brazil,

In addition to being an exceptional work, Walter Salles's film benefited from Fernanda Torres' charisma, the backlash against 'Emilia Pérez,' and the political moment