Kleber Mendoça Filho
Kleber Mendoça Filho is a prominent Brazilian filmmaker and screenwriter, celebrated for his thought-provoking narratives that often address social and political issues in contemporary Brazil. Born on August 2, 1968, in Recife, Brazil, he gained international recognition with films such as 'Aquarius' and 'Bacurau,' both of which received acclaim at major film festivals, including Cannes. Mendoça Filho's work is characterized by its unique blend of realism and surrealism, and he is regarded as one of the leading voices in Latin American cinema today.
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Recent news mentions
Kleber Mendoca Filho received an award for Best Foreign Language Film and spoke about the importance of filmmaking.
críticas a Trump, repudio a ICE y foco en Venezuela
Uruguay· 2026-01-13
Kleber Mendoça Filho received the Best Director award for his film.
Un simple accident de Jafar Panahi remporte la Palme d’Or – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-05-25
Kleber Mendoça Filho directed 'Secret Agent', which won the Prix de la mise en scène.
« Un simple accident » de Jafar Panahi remporte la Palme d’Or – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-24
Kleber Mendoça Filho directed O Agente secreto, which is noted in the context of the Cannes competition.
El cine resucita en la recta final de Cannes | Cultura
Spain· 2025-05-24
Kleber Mendoça Filho directed 'The Secret Agent', a political thriller featured in Cannes.
En attendant demain le Palmarès – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-24
Kleber Mendoça Filho directed the political thriller 'The Secret Agent' set in 1977 during a military dictatorship.
Entre moments de grâce et déceptions – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-05-21
Kleber Mendoça Filho is the director of L’Agent secret and has a close relationship with Wagner Moura.
Au Festival de Cannes 2025, Wagner Moura dans les affres de l’histoire brésilienne
France· 2025-05-19
Kleber Mendoça Filho is competing for the Palme d'Or with his film O Agente Secreto.
Robert de Niro llama a la resistencia en el Festival de Cannes: “El arte abraza la diversidad y por eso es una amenaza para los autócratas y los fascistas”
Venezuela· 2025-05-14
