"An engrossing, affecting tribute to a formidable woman and her family." - Wendy Ide, Screen International
"A gripping, profoundly touching film with a deep well of pathos. It’s one of Salles’ best." - David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
In Rio de Janeiro in the early 1970s, despite living under the grip of Brazil’s military rule, the Paivas family—former congressman Rubens, matriarch Eunice, and their five children—keep a jovial and lively home, where freedom and expression is celebrated. When Rubens is suddenly ushered away to provide “deposition” to military interrogators, Eunice begins a years-long journey to expose the government’s role in the disappearances of thousands of innocent citizens. Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir, and with a powerhouse lead performance from Fernanda Torres, Walter Salles’ (CENTRAL STATION, THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES) latest is a galvanizing and gripping portrait of defiance in the face of dictatorship. Academy Award® nominee for Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, and Best Actress (Fernanda Torres).
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Golden Lion, Venice Film Festival
Winner - Golden Osella, Best Screenplay, Venice Film Festival
Winner - Audience Award, São Paulo International Film Festival
Winner - Audience Award, Vancouver International Film Festival
Winner - Audience Award, Mill Valley Film Festival
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu