Wagner Moura wins the prize for best actor in Cannes with “The Secret Agent”; The actor makes the story and becomes the first Brazilian to win the title
The actor Wagner Moura Saturday (24) won the prize for best actor at the Cannes 2025 festival, an unprecedented company for Brazil. Was recognized for his performance in the film The secret agentDirected by Kleber Mendonça Filho, who ran for the Palm d’oro in this edition of the event.
In the function, Moura interpret MarchAn escape researcher. The film marks the actor’s return to Brazilian productions after having dedicated himself to international projects from his debut as a director with Marighella in 2019.
Wagner He was not present at the ceremony held in France, but was represented by Kleber Mendonça Filho on stage. With the victory, he joins other Brazilians assigned to Cannes, such as Fernanda Torres (1986) and Sandra Corveloni (2008), both winners of the best category of the actress.
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Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau), the film explores the story of Marcelo (Wagner Moura). Defined as a political thriller, the film in 1977 – military dictatorship period in Brazil – and shows the character looking for refuge in Recife and facing his mysterious past, discovering is far from being the peace he is looking for. Maria Fernanda Candid, Thomas Aquino And other names are part of the cast and were shot in the northern -east municipality, Sao Paulo, Brasilia and had post production in Europe.
State on Sunday (18) in Cannes, the film received an extraordinary ovation: 13 minutes of permanent applause. In addition, the new work of the Brazilian director also competes for the Golden Palm. Previously, Bacurau and Aquarius – Kleber Movies – had already entered the dispute. In addition, on the Rotten Tomatoes website, which brings together criticism of the film, it has a 100% approval based on 14 reviews. Continue reading here!
Source: Terra
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