Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Brazil Submits 'The Secret Agent' for Best International Feature Oscar
Brazil has picked the movie "The Secret Agent" to represent them at the Oscars.
It's a film directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and stars Wagner Moura.
The story is set in Brazil in 1977.
"The Secret Agent" debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and won awards for its director and lead actor.
Other potential submissions for Brazil's representation included "The Blue Trail" and "Manas", but "The Secret Agent" was selected.
The Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, where the film will compete against other international entries.
The shortlist will be announced on December 16 and nominations on January 22, 2026.
Brazil selected "The Secret Agent" as its entry for Best International Feature Film.
The film is directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho and stars Wagner Moura.
It won Best Actor and Director at the Cannes Film Festival.
The movie is set in Brazil in 1977.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.
- Who
- Brazil submitted Kleber Mendonça Filho's "The Secret Agent".
- What
- Brazil submitted "The Secret Agent" for the Best International Feature Film category.
- When
- The submission was for the 98th Academy Awards, with the ceremony on March 15, 2026.
- Where
- The film represents Brazil.
- Why
- To compete for the Best International Feature Film Oscar.
- Film Title
- The Secret Agent
- Director
- Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Lead Actor
- Wagner Moura
- Year of Submission
- 2026
- Awards Ceremony
- 98th Academy Awards
- U.S. Distributor
- Neon
- UK/Ireland Distributor
- Mubi
- Country Represented
- Brazil