The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent is a sultry political thriller from director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau, Aquarius), who brings a tumultuous period in Brazilian history to life with his latest work. Through various storylines, he shows a country entangled in violence, corruption, and vendettas, a turbulent 1970s carefully constructed from his own memories, family histories, and archival material.
With a mix of styles—suspense, humor, and even a touch of horror—The Secret Agent is not only a compelling cinematic experience, but also a historical document in which the acclaimed Mendonça Filho offers a sharp analysis of Brazil's past and present. The international film community also knows that The Secret Agent gets under your skin: it became the most awarded film at Cannes (Best Director, Best Actor), ended up on many ‘best of’ lists and is still competing in various Oscar categories, partly thanks to the phenomenal acting of lead actor Wagner Moura.
- Direction
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Cast
- Wagner Moura, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Cândido
- Duration
- 158 min
- RELEASE
- Thu 12 Feb
- Year
- 2025
- Country
- Brazil, Netherlands, France
- Language
- Portuguese
- Subtitles
- Dutch