The president stated that the film starring Wagner Moura contributes to preserving the country’s memory by portraying the violence of the military dictatorship period and the resistance of Brazilian society
O celebrated, in the early hours of this Monday (12), the victory of the Brazilian film na category of . In a post on social media, the PT member said he was “very happy”, alongside the first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, with the production’s international recognition.
According to Lula, the award represents the strengthening of national cinema on the global stage. “Long live Brazilian cinema, which continues to be synonymous with pride on the world’s main stages,” he wrote. The president also highlighted the work of director Kleber Mendonça Filho and the film’s cast.
In the message, Lula mentioned the actors Wagner Moura, Tânia Maria, Alice Carvalho, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Hermila Guedes, Gabriel Leone and Carlos Francisco. For the president, the work “writes another chapter in the history of Brazilian cinema”.
Lula also stated that The Secret Agent contributes to preserving the country’s memory by addressing the violence of the military dictatorship period and the resistance of Brazilian society. “It’s an essential film so that this past is not forgotten,” he said.
The first lady also spoke out on social media. In a post on Instagram, Janja highlighted the symbolic impact of the award. “Agente Secreto honors the memory of our country and reinforces Brazilian audiovisual as a global reference”, he stated.
In addition to the award for best film in a non-English language, Lula celebrated the victory of . The president classified the statuette as “deserved” and praised the Bahian actor’s performance in the film.
The Secret Agent became the first Brazilian film to receive three Golden Globe nominations. In addition to the victory, he competed in the categories of Best Drama Film and Best Actor in a Drama Film. Before that, Brazil had only won the category in 1998, with Central do Brasil, directed by Walter Salles. In August last year, Lula and Janja welcomed the production’s cast at Palácio da Alvorada for a special session. The film’s commercial premiere in Brazil took place in November.
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