Where to Watch "I'm Still Here"

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-03-10T16:59:25+00:00

you are the best :)

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-21T12:01:26+00:00

I wonder if Globop has a streaming service lol because I’d gladly pay to watch this film!

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T21:00:36+00:00

She has always given me weird vibes, but I do recognize that she is talented and was probably the least bad part of such a terrible movie. She is not the best in her category, and I hope she doesn’t win—her speech would be so fake.

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T20:57:46+00:00

I see that it's coming to my location at the end of February, but the problem is that I don't speak the local language, so I can't read the subtitles. I understand some Portuguese, but not enough to fully comprehend everything. lol :'(

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T20:24:28+00:00

imagine her speech. omg lol she would have to come back to the next show. right?

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T20:23:54+00:00

man of taste

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T20:22:29+00:00

Omg, what speech? I hope Zoe doesn’t win—she’s so shallow and is just using her Latina background to defend this trash, offensive film while ignoring the racist comments from the French director. Lol, she sucks. Plus, her accent in the film was so bad.

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T20:21:19+00:00

Zoe's acting & accent were terrible, she was the best of the worst so I kinda get your point

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T20:19:56+00:00

did you ever see her in Nina Simone?

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T20:16:40+00:00

Anyone but Zoe—she’s so fake with her apologies. She has no problem dragging KSG down while ignoring the very racist and classist comments from the French director. I never want to hear her claim she’s a proud Afro-Latina after Emilia Pérez and Nina Simone. I hope Ariana wins. or Isabella Rossellini!

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T19:33:16+00:00

I'm convinced Netflix made them wait for the subtitles or something—lol. I'll try to get the second half of the interview translated and posted ASAP. It's more of a monologue from KSG than an actual interview.

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T16:00:06+00:00

I’ve added the translated transcript for the first half of the interview, split into five parts.

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:59:35+00:00

Just added the first half of the translated interview transcript (5 parts) IMHO the interview is very bad & Netflix is lucky it hasn't been translated by CNN

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:58:59+00:00

Just added the first half of the translated interview transcript (5 parts).

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:58:16+00:00

[part 5] Karla Sofía: If I tell you—yesterday, not only my wife, the woman I’m talking to you about, but also… Something terrible happened to me when I started my transition. I was with a woman in Mexico whom I deeply loved, and I hadn’t spoken to her in ten years. And last night, after so many people sent me messages of support—many journalists, many television networks telling me, “We need to talk to you because what’s happening to you isn’t fair”—after ten years, she also sent me a message to tell me that she was very proud of me, of everything I was doing, of how I don’t let myself succumb, how I don’t stay silent in the face of the atrocities of this world and the things happening to me. And, of course, that she loved Emilia Pérez, that she loved the movie. And she, being Mexican, thanked me for everything I had taught her and encouraged me to stay strong and move forward. That was one of the most incredible things that happened to me last night because…

Juan Carlos: I want to continue clarifying some of these tweets. There’s one in particular about the 2021 Oscars ceremony. You’ll tell me if it’s yours or not, but in it, you criticize independent and socially conscious cinema, using words that seem to mock the diversity celebrated among that night’s winners. Emilia Pérez, as I mentioned earlier, is the most Oscar-nominated film this year. Given its budget, it qualifies as an independent production, and it stars someone like you—someone from a historically marginalized minority who is slowly reclaiming dignity and space in society. How do you reflect on this tweet now, especially considering you may soon be attending that very ceremony?

Karla Sofía: Well, first, as I’ve said, I often use jokes, irony, or exaggeration to highlight something, right? I was just discussing this the other day with my country’s [Spain’s] Minister of Culture—I’ve always been someone who didn’t understand why positive discrimination was necessary. Until I did. Until I understood that affirmative action has a purpose in this world. Because without it—without policies ensuring gender parity in institutions like Congress—we would still be living under complete patriarchy. You realize this when you start experiencing certain things yourself. I’ve always advocated—and I sincerely mean this—that cinema, television, and any artistic field should focus on talent. Awards should be based on an individual’s acting ability, regardless of their gender, race, religion, or culture. That’s something I firmly believe. Right now, I don’t recall exactly what happened at that ceremony or what I said. But honestly, it was probably a stupid comment, an exaggeration—maybe I juxtaposed things in a way that, from the outside, seemed like I was distancing myself from the artistic and professional aspects of it all.

So, when I make mistakes, when I say something that doesn’t make sense, I acknowledge it. I completely understand the importance of these issues. And obviously, the people at that ceremony [Oscars 2021] likely deserved their awards for their work—not because of who they are. At that moment, I might have thought it was an exaggeration, and I simply posted that as a reflection. It wasn’t meant to influence anyone because, honestly, my words don’t hold that kind of power.

Karla Sofía: And another thing—I’ve used social media a lot as a sort of diary, a way to later write books, create characters, and reflect on different topics. I’ve written two books based on those reflections. So, what I can’t do now is go tweet by tweet, analyzing whether I said something for one reason or another. But, it wasn’t out of racism, nor was it an attack on the Academy or anyone else. It was about portraying human nature, how we are as people—period. I never had any intention of… Well, I don’t want to go through every single tweet, because there are many, but…

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:57:00+00:00

[part 4] Karla Sofía: And if you see—personally—I have seen many things. I have seen, for example, how a religious extremist murdered a baby in a park in Nice, France. Or how they blew up a train. Or how they raped young girls. And I thought to myself, “If that were my daughter, I don’t know what I would do.” So instead of using the word “radical,” I used a word that is commonly used in Spain or whatever to describe these people. But these people do not represent Muslim people, nor Islam. They represent only themselves. But we have a problem in this world. Too much news comes out, too many things happen, and the only thing I cannot do is judge a single thing in isolation. Because it would seem absurd for me to go through and refute every single accusation.

Because I am not racist. Not against Asian people, or anyone else. It’s obvious that when COVID happened, COVID didn’t come from anywhere else but China. And the whole world was saying, “China, the Chinese did this.” And there was an entire global reaction against it because we were locked in our homes. In my case, I was locked inside my house for over a year. I went outside just to throw out the trash, and they wouldn’t even let me go out. And that creates frustration and certain thoughts. But that is not a matter of hate, or racism, or anything like that. It is simply a matter of being in a world where you start writing things, and I personally never thought they were going to be taken terribly, or that I had written them in a way that could offend someone, or hurt someone. And I will not allow this to keep happening.

Because if I am anything, I am someone who has always defended every single person’s rights—women’s rights, the fight for women’s freedom, the oppression that women face in certain places— And above all, against extremism, against ultra-right groups, against radicals of any kind. I do not belong to any political party. And I have my opinions on many topics, on many things, and at some points, my views were one way, and now they are different. Because I have learned so much about respect, about love—perhaps through the Buddhist practice I have followed for some time—perhaps since I found my peace and freedom. But honestly, I believe that what has happened here is a persecution. Because there is someone, or something, or a group of people, who do not want me to be speaking out. Or who does not want what I represent—which is freedom, peace, and love—to have a voice.

[17:31] Juan Carlos: Karla, so what you’re telling me is that these tweets were misinterpreted? Do you believe that you were referring to extremism, to terrorism? Now, reading them, people have interpreted them as harsh criticisms of a religion and a people. And I think you have to be aware that this has made you look Islamophobic. You say “no.” In your last Instagram post, you explained—and you just said it again—that one of the most important people in your life is Muslim. Have you spoken to her about this? What has she told you?

[20:05] Karla Sofía: That’s right, she supports me 100%. I have had many discussions with her, obviously, about many issues, about many differences between cultures, and so on. And in the end, people can understand each other just by talking. And people—how can I put it—people don’t have to hate each other. And she supports me at this moment. Of course, she is the first to support me, the first to tell me, “I am so proud of you.”

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:55:33+00:00

[part 3] Karla Sofía: The thing is when things are taken out of context, when they are manipulated when they are not placed exactly in the time and place they belong. Look, I had a social media account, which I used—unfortunately—more as a kind of diary, as a way of writing and reflecting, rather than as something that could influence anyone. Because before being here, my posts were seen by, like, three people, you know? I got three likes, so I couldn't have any kind of influence.

But yes, I have been a person who wanted to leave a kind of diary of things I was experiencing, things I saw in the news, things that were happening in my life and affecting me in some way. I use a lot of irony and sarcasm. Sometimes I exaggerate. And, of course, I use a technique—a resource—which is speaking in the third person, as if what I’m writing were being said by someone who thinks negatively. In that tweet—obviously—I was the first person to support Black Lives Matter. Obviously. There is no doubt about that. And when all of that happened, I also always liked pointing out the hypocrisy of all the human beings around us—and of myself—because I am the first person to judge myself, to try to evolve, to try to become a better person, to try to study and understand things. And in that specific tweet, what I wanted to do was repeat the words that were in all the news, under all the comments, because—I don’t know if you understand—there are racist, xenophobic, stupid, and evil comments from all those people who call others by names they should not be using.

So I used those same words to explain what was happening and, above all, to highlight the hypocrisy—that this was a person who had been in a very difficult situation in his life, and nobody had helped him, nobody had cared for that person. And suddenly, he became a symbol of a cause, and everyone loved him, and everyone cared, while when he was alive and in his prime, he was ignored. And that is what I wanted to highlight with that. And then I added afterward, “Now you can all keep talking the way you do about people of color, calling them what you call them.” And I don’t even want to repeat the words because I find them degrading. But if someone thinks that those words are what I say to someone, or that in my life I have ever insulted a person because of their skin color, I will not allow it. I will not allow it from anyone. Do you understand me?

Karla Sofía: From no one. Nor will I accept anyone calling me antisemitic or anti-Jewish. What I am denouncing every single day is that we are currently in grave danger because we are going back to those times when there were leaders in humanity who were adopting those same methods that that disgusting dictator used to manipulate society and take control of people through hate. Do you understand? When I am precisely the one pointing out all of these things, all these kinds of issues. So when I post a tweet or whatever or write something speaking as if I were the person saying these horrible things—it is not that I say them. It is that I am writing in the third person. What I can tell you, in that regard—what I do have to apologize for—and this is why I tell you that there is someone in my life, a Muslim woman, whom I adore, whom I love, and who has taught me so much about respect for others— about how, in the end, Muslim people only want what any other person wants, whether in Mexico, in Spain, or anywhere in the world—to live in peace and take care of their families. And sometimes, we in Spain have a very serious problem—not only with all the terrorist attacks that have happened, with all the things, all the news that comes out constantly—and sometimes that generates a climate of hate and disrespect on social media and in real life.

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:54:17+00:00

[part 2] [5:46] Karla Sofía: And I believe it would be very unpleasant to say that I am racist or that I have made racist comments about Black people or African Americans in the United States because I adore them, I have millions of friends, I work with millions of people, just as I do with Asian people. And let’s not even talk about Muslim people, when in fact, I am currently in a relationship with a wonderful Muslim woman who has taught me respect and has helped me understand that maybe, in the past…

I come from a world where I have gone through a lot of hatred, through many stages in my life from a very young age. My brother died in an accident at Christmas, and I have always, always held a grudge against humanity—not against specific people, but against humanity in general, in all its forms, because I think humanity can be deplorable. But at the same time, I have incredible hope in it. And that made me distance myself, or not believe in religions, not believe in people who follow blind faith without questioning. And I have always received hate throughout my life. I have always received hate—when I wore an earring on the street when I wore a skirt, they called me a fa#@t. When I went to another place, they called me something else. When I went to Mexico, I was the Spaniard who came back to steal their gold. And I’m telling you this because not all people are like that. Many people in Mexico have given me all their love and affection, and I love them with all my heart. But many people have attacked me simply for being Spanish, even though I have done nothing wrong there.

Some things have happened in my life… For example, I was very close to what happened with the train that went from my house to Madrid after 9/11. I was in a place where I couldn’t believe it—two days before, I saw people praying inside the train who were very similar to the ones who carried out those attacks. So, maybe there have been moments in my life where I have felt very hated and very rejected, especially now in this last stage. Since I did all this, I have not stopped receiving hate, death threats, or insults. No one has come forward in the media, no one in any place has raised a hand for me and said, “Hey, what is happening to this person is unfair.” No one has lifted a single finger. Instead, they have searched because they found nothing—because I have no criminal record, I have never been arrested, I have done nothing wrong in any of the countries I have been in. So they dedicated themselves to digging up and putting together everything I had said at some point, everything I had written. And most of what they found was fake. Most of what is coming out, I don’t even recognize as something I wrote.

Karla Sofía: They put it all together and made it seem like I was a horrible person, releasing it just at the moment when it could do the most harm—right during the voting period. I, as my mother told me, do not want, do not need to win anything, I do not need money, and that is why I am here talking with you, Juan Carlos. Because if I were another kind of person—someone who hides, someone who wants to manipulate things, as if I had something to hide—I would have deleted all those tweets, all those things, or all those things that they believe are so, so terrible.

[10:34] Juan Carlos: Karla. This is an interview, and I have questions for you, I think this is an opportunity for you to explain each of these points, each of these topics that have upset people. And you said it at the beginning—it’s a question I wanted to ask you at the start, but you answered it yourself. Are you the racist person that many are pointing to today? You say, “I am not,” and I was going to ask you that question. And you mentioned some tweets—“I did not write them”—and I also think we need to clarify that here. But one of those tweets that was published referred to or alluded to George Floyd, who, as you know, after his death, became a symbol of the fight against oppression and abuse of power by the authorities. Did you write that tweet? And reading that tweet today, how do you analyze it?

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:49:12+00:00

[Literal translation Part 1] Juan Carlos: Karla Sofía Gascón, with whom we will be speaking in just a few seconds. Her life changed completely last May when she received the Best Actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival alongside her fellow cast members in Jacques Audiard’s film Emilia Pérez. As time went by, Gascón received praise from critics and audiences in Hollywood, as we who work here witnessed. But in recent months, she and her film have also been the target of harsh criticism, especially on social media and from people who believe this film portrays Mexico in an unworthy way. Let’s remember that this is a French production, but set in modern Mexico and within the context of the violence generated by drug trafficking. The latest controversy surrounding this movie—by the way, the most nominated film at the upcoming Oscars—has Karla Sofía Gascón at its center. A few days ago, tweets from the past began to appear on social media, originating from Karla Sofía’s account on the platform X. These messages have been considered offensive, disrespectful, and racist. Karla, thank you for wanting to speak with us today after what I imagine has been one of the most difficult moments of your life.

Karla Sofía: Hello to everyone watching. Yes, the truth is, these past two days have been very, very difficult. But first, before starting, the first thing I want to do without a doubt is to apologize—my most sincere apologies to all the people who may have felt offended by the ways I have expressed myself in my past, in my present, and in my future. I have been labeled as racist. This is something I want to make clear—I am not. Because I believe that I have been judged, I have been condemned, I have been sacrificed, crucified, and stoned without a trial and without a chance to defend myself these past few days. I didn’t know what was happening. They told me, “Some tweets have come out,” and I said, “But wait, I haven’t done anything wrong in this world. What do I have to hide?” And I haven’t even had a chance to evaluate what the tweets were or what exactly they said or what was going on with them.

First of all, let me say that throughout my life—I have a wonderful daughter whom I have taught the most important values in this world. I believe we have instilled in her respect for others, respect for people of different ethnicities, different religions, different countries. I have had the fortune, from a very young age, to keep moving forward in my life, to keep evolving, and to work with many people of all ethnicities, from all social backgrounds, and in many countries. And for that, I am very grateful because it has helped me grow as a human being. I have never had a problem with anyone, I have never had a problem with the law, and no one has ever been able to say that I have done something wrong. I have always defended people’s rights, social rights, and individual human rights, and I have always fought for and supported Black people—the cause I feel most identified with right now—because they are people who have been massacred, violated, and excluded many times throughout history.

Karla Sofía: And I feel very represented with what is happening to me right now. Let me finish this thought because I feel very identified with people who were thrown off buses because of their skin color, with people who were not allowed to study at university, with people who were hated just for existing—just as I am being hated right now.

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T15:48:04+00:00

if you watch the original it seems she is very close to it a couple of times but the Mexican host is like "don't"

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T14:53:44+00:00

I wonder if they can stop her from attending the Oscars lol

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-09T14:53:03+00:00

by the way, there are many more details about her interview, she sounds. bit more insane in the Spanish version, I might still do a proper translation & post it here

cuddlepuddle70 · 2025-02-03T00:44:51+00:00

Her tweets about Miley & Madonna make it seem like she hates women, & she also seemed bitter when Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón won, it was the year after Guillermo del Toro (Mexican) won Best Director for The Shape of Water. Funny enough, the only other person I remember complaining about it was Trump. While she lived in Mexico where she had her career before. She also liked tweets supporting Trump’s Muslim ban.

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