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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Secret Agent: Wagner Moura shines in a mysteriously seductive thriller that celebrates 1970s cinema

Kleber Mendonça Filho's film 'El agente secreto' is visually rich and universally resonant, having gained recognition at Cannes and multiple Oscar nominations.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Kleber Mendonça Filho, the Brazilian who with The Secret Agent is about to make history at the Oscars

Kleber Mendonça Filho's film 'The Secret Agent' is a contender for the Best International Film Oscar, potentially marking Brazil's second consecutive win in this category.

Feb 26 • 09:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Secret Agent: The Reasons Why It's the Movie of the Moment That Everyone Wants to See

A political thriller, 'The Secret Agent' has become a highly talked-about film since its premiere at the Cannes Festival, garnering critical acclaim and multiple Oscar nominations.

Feb 26 • 09:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Journalist comments on details of 'The Secret Agent' from the perspective of someone from Recife

A journalist from Recife revisits the film 'The Secret Agent', emphasizing its rich local context and the deeper meanings that resonate with those familiar with the area.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Road to the Oscars: 'The Secret Agent', viewed by Ecuadorian director Misha Vallejo Prut

Ecuadorian director Misha Vallejo Prut shares his insights on the Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent', which has received critical acclaim and multiple nominations for the Oscars.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'One of the best' crime thrillers that keeps fans 'hooked' is back

The acclaimed thriller series 'Paradise' returns for its second season on Disney+, continuing the story of Secret Service Agent Xavier Collins as he delves into a murder mystery in a dystopian setting.

Feb 24 • 10:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cultural Marathon will feature Joelma, Marisa Monte, Adriana Calcanhoto, and screening of 'The Secret Agent' in Florianópolis

The 12th Cultural Marathon in Florianópolis will feature prominent Brazilian artists and a variety of free events from March 20 to 23, 2024.

Feb 24 • 08:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'The Secret Agent' misses out on the Bafta for Best Foreign Language Film, which goes to 'Sentimental Value'

'The Secret Agent' did not win the Bafta for Best Film Not in the English Language, with the award going to Norway's 'Sentimental Value.'

Feb 22 • 19:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bafta 2026: 'The Secret Agent' loses both awards for which it was nominated

'The Secret Agent' directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura lost both nominations at the Bafta 2026 awards.

Feb 22 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wagner Moura arrives at the Bafta awards with 'The Secret Agent' in contention for two awards

Wagner Moura attended the Bafta Awards, where his film 'The Secret Agent' is nominated for Best Film in a Non-English Language.

Feb 22 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bafta announces winning films with 'The Secret Agent' in the running; follow along

The BAFTA awards, a prestigious British film ceremony, highlights Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' competing for two awards this year.

Feb 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What is the Bafta and what is its impact on Wagner Moura and 'The Secret Agent' at the Oscars

The article discusses the significance of the BAFTA awards for Brazilian artists, particularly Wagner Moura, whose film 'The Secret Agent' is nominated for awards.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Secret Agent, the thriller with an atypical hero that may give Brazil its second consecutive Oscar

The film 'The Secret Agent', which opens in Argentine cinemas, is a strong contender for Brazil's second consecutive Oscar win, focusing on themes from the Brazilian military dictatorship.

Feb 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'The Secret Agent' is long and unexciting, says critic in El País

The film 'The Secret Agent', directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and starring Wagner Moura, received a negative review from Carlos Boyero in El País, criticizing its lack of engagement.

Feb 21 • 23:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'The Secret Agent': the title is stimulating, the rest is not

'The Secret Agent' presents a provocative title but ultimately fails to deliver in its content, engaging the audience less than expected.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Secret Agent: Cinema in the Open Facing Fascism

The article features an interview with Wagner Moura discussing his Oscar-nominated film and the broader implications of leftist ideologies in contemporary cinema.

Feb 19 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Wagner Moura, Oscar candidate for The Secret Agent: "The left has lost, but that doesn’t mean we have to resign ourselves"

Wagner Moura, nominated for an Oscar for his role in 'The Secret Agent', reflects on the political landscape and the necessity for continued activism despite setbacks.

Feb 18 • 20:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' arrives in Mexico; find out the release date of the Oscar-nominated film 2026

The Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent', which has gained international acclaim and multiple nominations including the Oscars, is set to be released in Mexican theaters.

Feb 17 • 23:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Kleber Mendonça Filho, from 'The Secret Agent', shows the special effects of his film

Kleber Mendonça Filho demonstrates the special effects used in his film 'The Secret Agent', highlighting the transformation of various scenes with digital enhancements.

Feb 17 • 21:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Podcast for Germany: Epstein and the Elite: The Wet Dream of Conspiracy Theorists

The podcast discusses whether Jeffrey Epstein was a networker or a secret agent, examining the factors that contributed to his global power as a sexual criminal.

Feb 17 • 15:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' wins Best International Film at the Spirit Awards

The Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' has won the award for Best International Film at the Independent Spirit Awards, beating other contenders including the Spanish film 'Sirat'.

Feb 16 • 21:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Yellow shirts of Pitombeira, seen in 'The Secret Agent', take to the streets of Pernambuco

The Pitombeira dos Quatro Cantos shirts, featured in the film 'The Secret Agent', have become a popular item during the Pernambuco Carnival.

Feb 16 • 18:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pitombeira honors 'The Secret Agent' and returns to using a float in the streets after more than 30 years; VIDEO

During the 2026 Carnival, the Pitombeira dos Quatro Cantos celebrated the film 'The Secret Agent' with a parade in Olinda, featuring a float for the first time in over 30 years.

Feb 16 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' wins Spirit Award for independent cinema

The film 'The Secret Agent' won the Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film at the independent cinema ceremony in Los Angeles, marking a significant step towards the Oscars.

Feb 16 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' Wins Spirit Awards for Best International Film

'The Secret Agent', directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, won the Best International Film honor at the Spirit Awards, an important event for independent cinema.

Feb 16 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Train Dreams advances in the Oscar race by leading Spirit Awards where Sirat goes home empty-handed

Clint Bentley's film 'Train Dreams' won three awards at the Independent Spirit Awards, enhancing its chances in the Oscar race, while the Spanish film 'Sirat' lost the Best International Feature award to Brazil's 'The Secret Agent'.

Feb 16 • 06:37 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
World

2026 Independent Spirit Awards: 'The Secret Agent' Triumphs as Best International Film and Aims for the Oscar

Brazil's 'The Secret Agent' has won the Spirit Award for Best International Film, positioning itself as a strong contender for the upcoming Oscars.

Feb 16 • 04:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The Holy Secret Agent wins Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards

The Brazilian film 'L'Agent secret' won the Best Foreign Film award at the Spirit Awards in Los Angeles, enhancing its visibility ahead of the Oscars.

Feb 16 • 00:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From 'Hairy Leg' to 'Did He or Didn't He': Carnival-Goers in Olinda Dress Up as Elements from 'The Secret Agent' and Boost Support for the Oscar

Carnival participants in Olinda, Brazil, are donning costumes inspired by the film 'The Secret Agent' to cheer for its Oscar nominations.

Feb 15 • 22:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reveler becomes 'Old Man of the Capibaribe River' and showcases 'hairy leg' from the film The Secret Agent

A reveler at the Galo da Madrugada festival in Recife dressed up as the 'Old Man of the Capibaribe River' while paying tribute to the film 'The Secret Agent' at the event.

Feb 14 • 15:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The pay phone from 'The Secret Agent', witches, and Pierrot: revelers invest in costumes on 'Friday the 13th' during the carnival in Recife

Carnival revelers in Recife embrace the spooky theme of Friday the 13th with creative costumes, including one inspired by the film 'The Secret Agent'.

Feb 14 • 03:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

An interview with The Secret Agent's star and filmmaker - right after a call from Brazil's president

Wagner Moura and Kleber Mendonca Filho discuss their film, 'The Secret Agent,' following a congratulatory call from Brazil's president, Lula.

Feb 14 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Pix wedding', theme house 'The Secret Agent' and mascot 'Brad Bode': there's 'everything' at the Olinda carnival

A couple is using a unique 'pix wedding' initiative during the carnival in Olinda to fund their wedding while showcasing creativity in their costumes.

Feb 13 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' receives American store with items such as toy shark

A U.S. store launched a collection of promotional items for the film 'The Secret Agent', directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

Feb 13 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival Revelers in Recife Dance on the Same Red Carpet as Cannes with Guerreiros do Passo from the Movie 'The Secret Agent'; VIDEO

Carnival revelers in Recife celebrated the opening night of the Carnival with a performance on a red carpet from Cannes, featuring the frevo group Guerreiros do Passo.

Feb 13 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Toffoli, the secret agent, and the secrets that facilitate business fraud

The article discusses the involvement of Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli as a secret partner in a company linked to a scandal involving his family's former associates.

Feb 12 • 23:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Secret Agents, Secret Landscapes

The article discusses the Brazilian film 'Secret Agent' by Kleber Mendonça Filho, reflecting on its political themes during Brazil's military dictatorship in 1977.

Feb 12 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

This Week's Movies: Noir Atmosphere and Cheap Sex

This week's film releases in Greece feature eleven new films, highlighted by the Oscar-nominated "The Secret Agent," while others like "Wuthering Heights" with Margot Robbie underperform.

Feb 12 • 05:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tânia Maria at the Oscars? Actress from the film 'The Secret Agent' undergoes medical evaluation to check her conditions to attend the awards ceremony

Actress Tânia Maria is undergoing a medical evaluation to determine if she can travel to the Oscars on March 15, hosted in Los Angeles, after a long battle with chronic lung disease due to smoking.

Feb 11 • 15:59 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Strong Nordic Presence Among Spring Game Releases 2026

Spring 2026 will see a notable presence of Nordic games with major releases from Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, including collaborations in horror and the classic secret agent genre.

Feb 10 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

‘The Secret Agent’ wins more international awards

Kleber Mendonça Filho's film 'The Secret Agent' received several international awards over the weekend, including a best actor award for Wagner Moura in Paris.

Feb 10 • 13:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israeli Arrested on Suspicion of Dealing with Iran and Secret Investigation Involving Senior Officials

An independent Israeli journalist has been arrested over suspicions of communicating with an Iranian agent, leading to a security investigation by the police.

Feb 9 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The best artistic achievement of last year was 'The Secret Agent', says David Remnick

David Remnick expresses concern about the state of democracy in the U.S. while discussing his recent book and the artistic work 'The Secret Agent'.

Feb 9 • 02:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Karim Aïnouz films resentful patriarchy and sees cinema tension in 'The Secret Agent'

Karim Aïnouz discusses his upcoming film 'The Secret Agent', reflecting on Brazilian cinema's glory moments and its potential return to international relevance.

Feb 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In the wave of 'The Secret Agent', block Casa Comigo drags revelers in the pre-Carnival of São Paulo

The Casa Comigo bloco in São Paulo celebrates cinema with themed costumes and music in its pre-Carnival parade, drawing attention with its Hollywood glamour.

Feb 7 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The Secret Agent surpasses 2 million viewers in Brazilian cinemas

The film 'The Secret Agent' by Kleber Mendonça Filho, starring Wagner Moura and nominated for four Oscars, has exceeded 2 million viewers in Brazilian cinemas, a notable achievement for a national film.

Feb 6 • 15:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Wagner Moura talks about attacks by Bolsonaro supporters on British newspaper

In an interview with The Guardian, Wagner Moura discussed attacks from Jair Bolsonaro-affiliated conservative groups against him and director Kleber Mendonça Filho, amid accusations of receiving public funds for their film 'The Secret Agent.'

Feb 6 • 13:47 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Review: 'The Secret Agent' by Kleber Mendonça Filho

Kleber Mendonça Filho's brutal yet beautiful retro-noir effectively blends political violence and black humor in a story set against Brazil's military dictatorship in 1977.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Director of 'Sirat', competing for Oscar with 'The Secret Agent', apologizes after mocking Brazilian votes in the Academy

Director Oliver Laxe apologized for his comments mocking Brazilian voters in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in light of his film 'Sirat' competing for an Oscar.

Feb 4 • 12:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

The Secret Agent seeks darkness and death behind the carnival's glitter

The film 'The Secret Agent' emerges as a success in the Brazilian film wave, presenting a thrilling retro drama set against the backdrop of military dictatorship.

Feb 4 • 08:13 UTC

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