The Secret Agent

In 1977, during the political turmoil of Brazil's military dictatorship, a professor in a dissident network seeks to reunite with his young son.

This movie is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle as pieces are presented without seeming to fit together, but become more coherent as it progresses. People hide from persecution and connect with the resistance without knowing who to trust while surviving in the midst of a brutal regime. Some factual story elements are taken from the news of the time, adding to the deliberately disjointed feel of the production while providing authenticity, allowing us to place ourselves within dangerous situations. This is a dark political drama from a dark time that grants audiences suspense and some brutal but realistic scenes.

Limited Release 22nd January 2026
Rialto Distribution 158 mins