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New Political Thriller 'The Secret Agent' Premieres December 5

12/5/2025

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The Secret Agent opens in Brazilian theaters on December 5.
The film is set in 1977 during a dictatorship.
It follows Armando, played by Wagner Moura, as he arrives in Recife amid carnival festivities.
Critics praise Kleber Mendonça Filho for boundary-pushing storytelling and call the film a significant entry in contemporary political filmmaking, noting relentless pacing and homage to cinematic history.

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The Secret Agent opens in Brazilian theaters on December 5.
The film is set in 1977 during a dictatorship.
It follows Armando, played by Wagner Moura, as he arrives in Recife amid carnival festivities.
Critics praise Kleber Mendonça Filho for boundary-pushing storytelling and call the film a significant entry in contemporary political filmmaking, noting relentless pacing and homage to cinematic history.