The Secret Agent (15)
Screen 1, Saturday 21 Mar 2026, 16:00
- ends at 18:46
Keswick Alhambra Cinema: Screen 1
The volatility of South American politics has long been fertile ground for filmmakers and The Secret Agent is an exceptional addition to the genre, having been garlanded with awards at Cannes including Best Director and Best Actor.
Set in 1977 Brazil amid the revelry of Carnival, widower Marcelo (Wagner Moura) arrives in vibrant, violent Recife. A technology researcher who suddenly finds himself an unwitting target in the heart of the dictatorship's political maelstrom, Marcelo is on the run from mercenary killers and the ghosts of the past. Amid mounting threats, Marcelo, aided by compatriots in the country's growing underground resistance, remains focused on escaping Brazil with his young son.
Set in 1977 Brazil amid the revelry of Carnival, widower Marcelo (Wagner Moura) arrives in vibrant, violent Recife. A technology researcher who suddenly finds himself an unwitting target in the heart of the dictatorship's political maelstrom, Marcelo is on the run from mercenary killers and the ghosts of the past. Amid mounting threats, Marcelo, aided by compatriots in the country's growing underground resistance, remains focused on escaping Brazil with his young son.
Winner of two Golden Globes in 2026: Best non-English Langauge Film and Best Actor
Portuguese with English subtitles.
Thanks to MUBI