Overview
- Moura becomes the first Brazilian man to win a Golden Globe for acting, following Fernanda Torres’ acting prize last year.
- The Secret Agent also won Best Non-English Language Film and became the first Brazilian production nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama.
- In his acceptance speech, Moura described the film as about memory and generational trauma, dedicating the honor to those holding fast to their values in difficult moments.
- He topped a field that included Joel Edgerton, Oscar Isaac, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan and Jeremy Allen White.
- After Cannes wins for Moura and director Kleber Mendonça Filho, the film advances toward the Oscars as Brazil’s official submission and an international-feature shortlist title.