Wagner Moura Links 'O Agente Secreto' to Bolsonaro-Era Reckoning on The Daily Show

Overview

• Appearing with Jordan Klepper, Moura said he had ironically thanked Jair Bolsonaro, asserting the film would not exist without the former president’s rise.
• He stated Bolsonaro is in prison and criticized Brazil’s 1979 Amnesty Law, arguing that certain offenses cannot be forgotten or forgiven.
• Moura described the project as born from shared perplexity with director Kleber Mendonça Filho over Brazil’s recent political trajectory.
• The film has drawn sustained international attention since Cannes and was honored at the Golden Globes, elevating Brazil’s cultural profile.
• Brazilian commentary highlights foreign creators showcasing the country’s attractions and everyday customs even as domestic reactions remain divided.