Winning prizes at Cannes, the Golden Globes, the Critics’ Choice Awards, and beyond, the film certainly has momentum behind it. What’s more, a whole nation is united in cheering for its success.


At Trill, we have already covered ‘The Secret Agent’ extensively. My colleague Kevin Reardon awarded the film high praise, calling it “a bonkers, bewildering and brilliant Brazilian political thriller”.


Here is the link to Kevin’s full review.


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Starring Wagner Moura, Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘The Secret Agent’ won both Best Director and Best Actor at Cannes.


Following this year’s historic success at the Oscars, Brazil is poised to have another strong contender for 2026 with ‘The Secret Agent’. The 2025 edition marked the country’s first Oscar win, with ‘I’m Still Here’ taking home the Best International Feature Film award.


Specialized media outlets have touted ‘The Secret Agent’ as another solid contender for the international cat...