'The Secret Agent' Trailer: Wagner Moura Leads Kleber Mendonça Filho's Cannes Hit

The first trailer for 'The Secret Agent,' the latest film from acclaimed Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, has arrived after the movie's celebrated debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The political thriller, starring Wagner Moura, made a major impact at the festival by winning Best Director and Best Actor for Moura, among other awards.

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Transported to Brazil in 1977, 'The Secret Agent' follows Marcelo (Moura), a tech expert in his early forties, as he navigates life on the run. Fleeing imminent threats and longing to reunite with his young son, he finds temporary sanctuary in Recife amid the vibrant chaos of carnival week. Instead, he discovers a city riddled with violence and paranoia, where safety is more elusive than ever.

The trailer for 'The Secret Agent,' set to an Ennio Morricone score from Salvatore Samperi's 1968 drama 'Come Play With Me,' hints at a moody, suspenseful exploration of fractured family ties and political turmoil, steering far from the path of a conventional action thriller.

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Kleber Mendonça Filho's Style of Filming

Mendonça Filho, a standout in contemporary Brazilian cinema, is known for blending sharp social commentary with gripping genre storytelling. His past work includes the internationally acclaimed 'Bacurau' (co-directed with Juliano Dornelles) and the documentary 'Pictures of Ghosts,' which examined the cultural history of movie theatres in his hometown of Recife.

Riding the wave of its Cannes success, 'The Secret Agent' is poised to make further festival appearances this fall, with screenings scheduled at both the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. With strong critical acclaim already behind it, the film is anticipated to represent Brazil in the Best International Feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards.

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Neon has acquired U.S. distribution rights and will release 'The Secret Agent' in theatres on 26th November, 2025.

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