The Brazilian film "O Agente Secreto" arrives in Chinese cinemas on 27 March, within the context of the celebrations for the Brazil-China Cultural Year.

Set in the 1970s during the period of Brazil's military dictatorship, the production follows the story of Marcelo, played by Wagner Moura, who returns to his hometown of Recife, trying to leave the past behind and start a new life, only to discover that this task is more difficult than he had imagined.

Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, the film has been accumulating international recognition. It won the Critics Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Film and also secured two Golden Globe distinctions: Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor for Wagner Moura. Additionally, it received four nominations for the 2026 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, Best Actor and Best Cast.

In recent years, Brazilian cinema has been strengthening its presence in Chinese cinemas. Notable highlights include "Nise: O Coração da Loucura", directed by Roberto Berliner, and "Ainda Estou Aqui", by Walter Salles.

(Source: People’s Daily, on 23 March)