Set in Brazil, 1977, The Secret Agent follows a technology expert who flees a mysterious past and returns to his hometown in search of peace. However, the city draws him into a world of danger, surveillance, and moral ambiguity
The Secret Agent gets Indian release
One of the most acclaimed international films of recent times, The Secret Agent is set to release in Cinemas across India on February 27, following an extraordinary global awards run and widespread critical praise as one of the best movies of the year.
About The Secret Agent
Set in Brazil, 1977, a time of great mischief and unrest, The Secret Agent follows a technology expert who flees a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. However, the city soon reveals itself to be anything but a refuge, drawing him into a world of danger, surveillance, and moral ambiguity. A visually striking and thematically rich political thriller, the film blends grindhouse aesthetics with sharp social commentary, resulting in a story that is both intensely suspenseful and deeply human.
This film is being released by PictureWorks in India, one of the leading film distributors of Hollywood Films and World Cinema. PictureWorks releases movies of all genres, languages, including Award-winning Cinema from all over the World.
The team speaks about the Indian release
Speaking about the Indian release, director Kleber Mendonca Filho said, “The Secret Agent is a film shaped by memory, personal, political, and cinematic. Though set in 1977, it speaks to recurring patterns in society that still feel very present today. I’m thrilled that Indian audiences will experience the film in cinemas, where its atmosphere and tension truly unfold.”
Lead actor Wagner Moura added, "Marcelo is not a conventional hero; he is a man trying to remain humane in a world that constantly tests him. The response to the film has been overwhelming, and I’m excited for Indian audiences to connect with its emotional and political resonance.”
The Secret Agent Awards
Directed by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Kleber Mendonca Filho and led by a powerful performance from Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent has garnered significant international recognition. The film received nominations at leading global awards ceremonies (Academy Awards, BAFTA) and film festivals, earning praise for its direction, performances, and screenplay.
At the Cannes Film Festival, the film emerged as a standout title, with accolades including Best Director for Mendonca Filho and Best Actor for Moura. Its success continued at the Golden Globe Awards, where it won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Moura, and Best Foreign Language Film, cementing its status as one of the most talked-about political thrillers in recent years.
With its powerful storytelling, striking visuals, and award-winning performances, The Secret Agent stands as one of the most significant political thrillers in contemporary world cinema.
The Secret Agent will release in Indian Cinemas nationwide on February 27.
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