Lula Hails ‘O Agente Secreto’ Golden Globes and Signals Rule Requiring Brazilian Films in Public Networks

Overview

• President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Lady Janja phoned Wagner Moura and Kléber Mendonça Filho to congratulate them, and a video of the call was posted on Lula’s social media.
• Lula said a measure will be announced in the coming days to require public networks and schools to exhibit Brazilian films.
• He reiterated that the federal government will continue financing cultural policies, calling culture central to a country’s identity.
• Moura emphasized that culture and democracy go together, and Mendonça Filho dedicated the prize to young Brazilian filmmakers, citing available support instruments.
• O Agente Secreto’s awards momentum now turns to the Oscars, with nominations due to be announced next week.