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On Eve of the Golden Globes, Brazil’s ‘O Agente Secreto’ Rides Awards Wave as Neon Leads Non-English Race

Trade forecasts diverge, with the Cannes-launched film entering Sunday’s ceremony on 48 wins plus a recent Critics Choice breakthrough.

Overview

  • O Agente Secreto holds three Golden Globe nominations, including best film — drama, best non-English language film, and best actor in a drama for Wagner Moura.
  • U.S. distributor Neon leads all companies at the Globes with a reported 21 nominations and releases five of the six contenders for best non-English language film.
  • The film’s momentum includes a Critics Choice win for best international film, recognition from major U.S. critics groups, and roughly 48 international prizes to date.
  • Awards forecasts split ahead of the ceremony, with Variety lowering Moura’s Oscar outlook even as Vanity Fair and The Hollywood Reporter still see him as a strong contender.
  • Brazil will carry the Globes on free-to-air TV for the first time via TV Globo, with additional coverage on TNT and HBO Max, as the show begins Sunday at 22:00 Brasília time.