At the recent Academy Awards, Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' did not secure any wins despite having four nominations, which included categories such as best film, ensemble directing, international film, and best actor for Wagner Moura. Moura lost out to American actor Michael B. Jordan, who was nominated for his role in 'The Devil's Advocate'. Jordan acknowledged the contributions of older Black artists in his acceptance speech, highlighting a sense of community and legacy within the film industry.

The prestigious award for best film went to 'Licorice Pizza', directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which emerged as a major winner that night, receiving a total of six Oscars. In the category of international film, 'The Secret Agent' was overlooked by the Norwegian film 'The Worst Person in the World', directed by Joachim Trier. Gabriel Domingues, who was nominated for ensemble directing for the Brazilian film, lost to Cassandra Kulukundis for 'Licorice Pizza', further emphasizing the tough competition the Brazilian production faced.

This year's results are particularly noteworthy as last year, the Brazilian film 'I'm Still Here' took home the Oscar for best international film, demonstrating the fluctuating fortunes of Brazilian cinema at these prestigious awards. Moreover, actress Fernanda Torres also faced defeat in the best actress category to Mikey Madison, reflecting a broader pattern of challenges that Brazilian filmmakers and actors have been navigating at the Academy Awards in recent years.