Oscar-Nominated ‘The Secret Agent' Director Decries "Outdated" Casting Practices in Rotterdam Fest Talk: "It's Not About Good Looks"

At IFFR, Kleber Mendonça Filho and Spanish director Carla Simón also laud work with non-professional actors and the ...

‘The Secret Agent’ Director Kleber Mendonça Filho Praises Oscar Nominee Wagner Moura: ‘Everything Came Together Because of the Main Actor Who Believes in Generosity’

The Secret Agent” director Kleber Mendonça Filho praised Wagner Moura at Rotterdam Film Festival, calling him a generous star. “Since ‘Neighboring Sounds,’ I’ve believed that a film is a great ...

Wagner Moura on Brazilian Soccer, His Next Directorial Feature and Why the Oscar Rule That Shut Out ‘The Secret Agent' Director Needs to Change

Wagner Moura shares his disappointment that, despite his film "The Secret Agent" receiving four Oscar nominations, including ...

‘The Secret Agent' Director Kleber Mendonça Filho On His Film's Four Oscar Nominations: "It's So Good To See Casting Recognized"

The success of Kleber Mendonça Filho's The Secret Agent - which caused a splash in Cannes last year and has been making waves ...

‘The Secret Agent' Lands Brazil's Second Best Picture Oscar Nomination

Wagner Moura is also nominated for best actor; if the movie wins best international film, it will mark the first time in ...