The 2025 Oscar-winning Brazilian drama I'm Still Here made its highly anticipated premiere in Beijing on Monday, blending art and diplomacy during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit. The event, attended by Brazil's first lady Rosangela Lula da Silva and industry figures from both countries, spotlighted cross-cultural collaboration through cinema.
Based on the true story of Eunice Paiva, who rebuilt her family's life after her husband's forced disappearance in 1970s Brazil, the film explores resilience amid political turmoil. Rosangela praised the screening as a milestone: "This movie, which makes us extremely proud, has conquered the world. It traveled over 17,000 kilometers to tell a story of modern Brazilian history… in over 10,000 cinemas across China."
Chinese actress Yao Chen highlighted growing artistic ties, recalling her collaboration on The Cord of Life, showcased in São Paulo in 2023. She gifted Rosangela a vinyl soundtrack and expressed hopes for "more artistic exchanges to deepen understanding and explore the world through film."
The premiere underscores strengthening Brazil-China cultural diplomacy, offering global audiences narratives that bridge historical reflection and contemporary connections.
