Overview
- Moura becomes the first Brazilian winner of the Golden Globes’ Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.
- The Secret Agent also won the Globes’ non‑English language film prize and was the first Brazilian film nominated for best motion picture – drama.
- In his speech, Moura called the film a story about memory and generational trauma and dedicated the award to those holding to their values in difficult moments.
- The Portuguese‑language political thriller, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, is set in 1977 under Brazil’s military rule and stars Moura as a dissident on the run.
- Building on major Cannes honors for both actor and director, the wins boost momentum after a missed SAG nomination with Oscar nods due Jan. 22.