The Secret Agent

The film was awarded at the Filmfestival van Cannes and grew into one of the most acclaimed films of the year. Brazil, 1977. During the military dictatorship, Armando, a former professor, goes on the run after he comes into the crosshairs of the regime. Under a false name, he seeks protection in Recife, while he tries to bring his son to safety. But in a country where everyone is being followed, escaping proves impossible. The Secret Agent is a compelling political thriller about life under an oppressive system. With a rock-solid lead role by Wagner Moura and a rich, sizzling atmosphere, Kleber Mendonça Filho sketches an incisive portrait of fear, resistance, and moral courage.