Kleber Mendonça Filho

Kleber Mendonça Filho

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Kleber Mendonça Filho is a prominent Brazilian filmmaker known for his innovative storytelling and social commentary in cinema. His works often explore the complexities of Brazilian society, addressing themes such as class struggle and political corruption. Mendonça gained international recognition with films like 'Aquarius' and 'Bacurau,' both of which received critical acclaim and showcased his unique directorial style. His recent film, 'Aún estoy aquí,' has been nominated for an Oscar, highlighting his significant impact on contemporary Brazilian cinema and its global influence.

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Kleber Mendonça Filho directed 'El agente secreto', which is noted for its powerful storytelling.

Estas son las mejores películas de 2026 (hasta ahora)
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-06-19
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Kleber Mendonça Filho discusses the creation of his film 'El agente secreto' and its connection to his previous work.

Mi país tiene un problema de memoria; espero que estemos avanzando hacia una nueva época
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-03-07
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is the director of the Brazilian film El agente secreto, which explores the relationship between memory and city.

Entre túneles futuros y grúas que crecen como yuyos, ¿dónde podemos encontrar la Montevideo que ya no existe?
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2026-03-07
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Kleber Mendonça Filho directed a political thriller set in a context of growing authoritarianism.

Desde Brasil hasta Túnez: las nominadas a mejor película internacional en los Óscar 2026 | Cine | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-03-06
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Kleber Mendonça Filho directed the nominated film The Secret Agent.

Las películas favoritas para ganar el Oscar
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-03-04
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is the Brazilian director of the political thriller 'The Secret Agent'.

Varonis ir ierauts intrigu tīklā / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2026-02-26
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is a filmmaker who is among the signatories supporting Tricia Tuttle.

Filmvärlden rycker ut till festivalchefens försvar
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-02-26
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Kléber Mendonça Filho is the director of the film El agente secreto, which has won three awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Camino a los Óscar: ‘El agente secreto’, vista por el director ecuatoriano Misha Vallejo Prut | Cine | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-02-26
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Kleber Mendonça Filho explained that the subplot of his film is based on an urban legend created by a journalist.

Piernas peludas asesinas | Opinión
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-02-26
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Kleber Mendonça Filho directed the Brazilian film Tajni agent, which has won several prestigious film awards.

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Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2026-02-25
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is the director of 'O agente secreto', which is nominated for several Oscars.

'quem faz a idade é a pessoa'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-20
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Kleber Mendonça Filho dedicated the award to the late actor Udo Kier.

‘Adolescence’ among top prizes at Film Independent Spirit Awards | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-02-19
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is the director of L’Agent secret, which aims to give more visibility to Brazilian cinema.

« Train Dreams » sacré meilleur film aux Spirit Awards, les récompenses du cinéma indépendant
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2026-02-16
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Kleber Mendonça Filho directed the film 'O agente secreto' which won the best international film award.

'O agente secreto' vence prêmio de melhor filme internacional no Independent Spirit Awards 2026
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-16
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is the director of the film 'The Secret Agent'.

„Тајниот агент“ - филм заглавен во сопствената амбиција
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-02-14
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Kleber Mendonca Filho directed The Secret Agent and has been influential in Brazilian cinema.

Brazil’s cinema industry seizes its moment in the limelight
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-08
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is the director of The Secret Agent and has received accolades for his work.

‘I’ve been advised not to say certain things’: The Secret Agent makers on Oscars, dictators and death threats | Film
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-06
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is highlighted in a profile by the New Yorker for his work as a director and his film 'O agente secreto'.

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O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-02-03
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Kleber Mendonça Filho's film El agente secreto was mentioned in a critical context by Óliver Laxe during a program.

Óliver Laxe: “El gremio del cine se da demasiados premios a sí mismo. No salvamos vidas con ellos. Todo es un poco decorado, un poco falso” | Sirat | LUCES
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-01-31
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Kleber Mendonça Filho is the director of O Agente Secreto, nominated in four categories at the Oscars.

Lembrar ou esquecer as ditaduras: “O Agente Secreto” visto com José Miguel Wisnik | Podcast No Escuro
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-01-30
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