The Brazilian feature “The Secret Agent” directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho (“Bacurau”) and starring Wagner Moura (“Civil War”), debuted with maximum approval of expert critics. The first exhibition of the title took place in Cannes Festival in France, last Sunday (18).
On the website Rotten Tomatoes responsible for gathering the opinion of the biggest cinema specialists, the film emerged with 100% approval .
Between Some of the criticismthere is a highlight on aspects such as Kleber Mendonça Filho’s ability to teleport the public at the time portrayed, an energetic climate, “the persistent scars of racism present in the country since colonial times” and a “charming” cast.
“The Secret Agent” takes place in Brazil in the 1970s, when Marcelo, a technology expert just over 40, is running away. He arrives in Recife during Carnival week, hoping to meet his son again, but soon realizes that the city is far from being the non -violent refuge he seeks.
In addition to Wagner Moura, the film starred in MARIA FERNANDA CANDID (“Terra Nostra”), Gabriel Leone (“Senna”), Isabel Zuaa (“The Node of the Devil”) and Alice Carvalho (“Reborn”).
“The Secret Agent” is up to the Golden Palm, the top prize of the event given to the best film title of the season.
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