Screening as part of the "Yamba Cinema International Film Festival" 22nd - 5th May
THE SECRET AGENT (MA) Run Time:158mins
Language: Portuguese German English Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho Writer: Kleber Mendonça Filho
Countries of Origin: Brazil, France, Netherlands Germany
Awards: Winner of 2 x Golden Globe Awards : Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture
Set in 1977 against the backdrop roughly at the midpoint of Brazil’s 21-yr brutal military dictatorship, “The Secret Agent” is a drama, a satire, an intriguingly laid-back espionage film, and a recreation of a time and place, with expressionistic and surreal flourishes that must be accepted on their own terms. The Secret Agent follows Marcelo, a man in his forties attempting to outrun a troubled past. Seeking refuge in the coastal city of Recife, Marcelo hopes to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family, but his arrival is shadowed by unseen forces and the constant threat of violence, as death threats linger ominously at every turn. Taut, atmospheric and politically charged, THE SECRET AGENT is a masterfully controlled study of fear, surveillance and survival under authoritarian rule. Blending exhilarating suspense with sharp social insight, the film offers a chilling reminder of how personal lives are reshaped by political oppression, delivering a powerful and immersive cinematic experience that lingers long after the final frame.
