"A thematically rich and visually arresting political thriller, The Secret Agent blends grindhouse stylization with biting social commentary to weave a vividly dangerous yet darkly human tale." —Rotten Tomatoes
"It’s a major achievement, and for my money, sure to be one of the best films of the year." —David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter
Winner of multiple prizes at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Kleber Mendonça Filho’s sly, genre-bending political thriller stars Wagner Moura as Marcelo, a technology expert on the lam and seeking refuge in the Brazilian city of Recife in 1977. The Secret Agent is a thrilling neo-noir steeped in the filmmaker’s love for and knowledge of cinema.