Dir: Kleber Mendonça Filho
Cast: Wagner Moura, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Alice Carvalho, Thomas Aquino, Carlos Francisco, Udo Kier, Hermila Guedes, Rubens S. Santos, Roney Villela
161 mins
Portuguese with English Subtitles

“Its visual brilliance, sensual big-city intrigue, shaggy-dog comedy, gruesome lowlife walk-ons and epically languorous mystery combine to create something special.” The Guardian

From acclaimed director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Aquarius, Bacurau), THE SECRET AGENT is a gripping, mischievous political thriller that entertains as much as it provokes. Set amid the vibrant cultural landscape of 1970s Brazil, the film immerses audiences in the nation’s charged atmosphere, capturing the grandeur of the period’s golden-age cinema through sumptuous cinematography and a bold, era-defining soundtrack.

In a Best Actor–winning performance, Wagner Moura stars as Marcelo, a father on the run from a mysterious past. Arriving in Recife during Carnival, Marcelo is swept into a dizzying world of colour, noise, and unforgettable characters. As the city’s sights and sounds intensify, Marcelo’s true place within Recife’s intricate web of secrets begins to emerge.

With four Academy Award nominations, two BAFTA nominations, and two Golden Globe wins, THE SECRET AGENT stands as a landmark achievement in the rebirth of Brazilian cinema – heralding a new chapter on the world stage.

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