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‘O Agente Secreto’ Extends Awards Run With Lumière Win and ICS Nods as Box Office Soars Pre‑Oscars

Moura’s U.S. interviews cast the film as a response to Brazil’s 2018–2022 politics, heightening attention ahead of the Academy’s nominations.

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Wagner Moura criticou o ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro em entrevista a um talk show nos EUA.

Overview

  • The film won Best International Co‑production at France’s Lumière Awards in Paris, recognizing its Brazil‑led partnership with France, the Netherlands and Germany.
  • International Cinephile Society voters gave the title 10 nominations, including best film, director, actor (Wagner Moura) and supporting actress (Tânia Maria), with winners due on February 8.
  • Brazilian theatrical turnout jumped about 261% after the Golden Globes, reaching roughly 159,000 viewers and R$3.69 million over the weekend, with totals at 1.4 million admissions and R$32.6 million.
  • On The Daily Show, Moura said the movie would not exist without Jair Bolsonaro’s election and criticized the 1979 Amnesty Law, asserting that Bolsonaro is in prison.
  • The Academy will reveal Oscar nominations on January 22, a key test for the film’s awards‑season momentum and Moura’s chances in acting races.