Brazil Selects ‘The Secret Agent,’ Starring Wagner Moura, for the International Feature Oscar - Variety
After a national debate which spilled over at least once into large controversy, Brazil has selected director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ‘70s-set thriller “The Secret Agent” as its official entry for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
The submission was announced Monday by the Brazilian Film Academy after a decision made by a 15-member selection committee.
A Cannes winner headlining “Narcos”star Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent” beat out the other two main contenders, “Manas,” the feature debut of Marianna Brennand, and “The Blue Trail,” a tale of later life awakening by Gabriel Mascaró (“Divine Love,” “Neon Bull”).