I’m Nonetheless Right here (Portuguese: Ainda Estou Aqui), the 2024 Brazilian political biographical drama, is now taking part in within the U.S., albeit in restricted theaters. Regardless of its restricted launch, nevertheless, it’s presenting a robust field workplace efficiency.
Directed by Walter Salles, the movie is predicated on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir and follows the emotional story of Eunice Paiva, performed by Fernanda Torres, a mom and activist navigating the aftermath of her husband, dissident politician Rubens Paiva, being forcibly disappeared throughout Brazil’s army dictatorship.
After its home launch on November 7, 2024, I’m Nonetheless Right here has made waves each critically and commercially. The movie grossed a formidable $14.1 million in Brazil, changing into the highest-grossing home movie because the COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of dealing with a boycott by the Brazilian far proper. With a modest $1.5 million manufacturing price range, the movie has captured the eye of audiences and critics, making its approach to the worldwide stage by successful an Oscar nomination within the Finest Image class.
Within the U.S., I’m Nonetheless Right here opened in simply 5 theaters throughout New York and Los Angeles. Regardless of the small-scale debut, the movie confirmed promise, grossing $12,000 on Thursday, January 23, and marking a 26.6% improve from the day before today. The movie earned a mean of $2,500 per theater, the very best each day APT for the week. It was the one providing surpassing $1,000 in APT through the weekdays.
After a triumphant first week, which introduced the movie’s complete field workplace to $194,000, I’m Nonetheless Right here will increase its attain to 3 extra U.S. cities—Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, DC—forward of a a lot bigger U.S. launch on February 7. The enlargement will see the movie hit 500 theaters throughout the nation, setting an all-time file for a Brazilian movie launch nationwide.
With its emotional narrative and rising momentum, I’m Nonetheless Right here is poised for larger success, leveraging its Oscar nomination to seize a broader viewers and probably making an everlasting affect within the U.S. market.
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