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The Secret Agent, a political thriller starring Wagner Moura, who played the dreaded Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in Narcos, recently had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it got a standing ovation. Helmed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, the critically acclaimed Brazilian film bagged the Best Director and the Best Actor awards at the prestigious fest. Read on to learn more about the film and whether it will be released in Indian theatres or on any Indian OTT platform.
The Secret Agent – Plot
Set against the backdrop of Brazil’s military dictatorship in 1977, the film revolves around a widowed academic, Marcelo (played by Wagner Moura), who is forced to go on the run after he publicly opposes a corrupt government officer. The fugitive arrives in his hometown, Recife, during carnival week using a fake identity, hoping to reunite with his son to flee the country.
The Secret Agent – Critical Response
The film has received widespread praise from many critics and currently holds a brilliant critics’ score of 96% on the reviews aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. On Metacritic, The Secret Agent has a score of 87/100, indicating ‘Universal Acclaim’ as per the website. (Via Metacritic)
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