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Eunice Paiva activist is honored and wins Tiradentes ‘post-mortem’

The activist who served as inspiration for the protagonist of ‘I’m still here’ won one of the main distinctions of Alerj

Eunice Paiva, a central figure in the narrative of the acclaimed movie “I’m Still Here”, will be awarded the Tiradentes Medal, one of the most significant distinctions offered by the Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly (Alerj).

Widow of the engineer and former deputy Rubens Paivawhich was disappeared and murdered during the military dictatorship, Eunice It is recognized as an icon of the struggle for democracy in Brazil.

The delivery of the honor occurred last Thursday, 13, after the initiative of the deputy Dani Monteiro (PSOL), which emphasized in a statement the relevance of the performance of Eunice Paiva in the resistance against the concealment of torture perpetrated during the military regime.

In a publication on social networks, Dani Monteiro He expressed: “This medal represents the perseverance of all who, even under repression, fought for justice. Eunice Paiva embodies the bravery of those who challenged the regime and reinforces the importance of remembering the wounds caused by the dictatorship. That this tribute is not restricted to recognition, but rather a commitment to the truth, memory and justice for those who suffered because of this dark period in our history.”

Fame of the movie

The feature film, directed by Walter Sallesit is an adaptation of the autobiographical book of Marcelo Rubens Paiva, Son of Eunice and Rubens. The film was widely praised by both public and critical and won the “Best International Film” award in this year’s Oscar.

In addition, Fernanda Torres was laureated with the Golden Globe of “Best Actress”, further solidifying her role as a prominent actress in the film scene.

Source: Maxima

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