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FeaturesKleber Mendonca Filho on ‘The Secret Agent’: “I chose [the title] because it’s mysterious, exciting and sexy”
’The Secret Agent’ is Kleber Mendonca Filho’s third Palme d’Or contender.
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FeaturesKleber Mendonça Filho talks ‘Pictures Of Ghosts’ and why art should be a tool for activism
With his latest documentary Pictures Of Ghosts, Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho delivers his most intimate film to date.
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FeaturesCannes: Kleber Mendonca Filho, 'Aquarius'
Brazilian director discusses his Cannes Competition drama.
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FeaturesKleber Mendonca Filho talks returning to Cannes Competition with genre mash-up 'Bacurau'
“[Bacurau] is not Aquarius 2,” says Mendonça Filho, who is defying expectations with his new film.
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NewsKleber Mendonça Filho to head Cannes Critics' Week jury
Aquarius director leads jury that will award the Nespresso Grand Prize.
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Reviews‘Pictures Of Ghosts’: Cannes Review
A historical essay about the picture palaces of Kleber Mendonca Filho’s hometown of Recife
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FeaturesOscars international feature race 2026 guide: the contenders from the Americas
The Americas region scooped the international Oscar last year with Walter Salles’ biographical drama ’I’m Still Here’. Screen assesses the titles aiming for a repeat victory.
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NewsM-Appeal boards Brazilian Critics’ Week drama ‘Baby’ (exclusive)
Marcelo Caetano’s second feature is about a young boy finding his way after leaving a juvenile detention centre.
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