On Sunday, October 19, the BRAVO Film Festival, the new name for the traditional Brazilian Film Festival in Hollywood, opened in style with the screening of Kleber Mendonça Filho’s latest film, The Secret Agent. The feature is Brazil’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars, and its first public showing took place in one of the elegant screening rooms of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
The event drew an audience filled with both Brazilian and international
stars, including the stunning Ana de Armas, Venezuelan actor Édgar
Ramírez, and the legendary Edward James Olmos, actor, director,
producer, and longtime activist. Representing Brazil were Bárbara Paz
and Débora Nascimento, who added even more charm to the evening.
Following the screening, a conversation was held with Kleber Mendonça
Filho and the film’s producer, Emilie Lesclaux, moderated by acclaimed
and Academy Award-winning director Walter Salles. The discussion delved
into the film’s themes and creative process, offering the audience a glimpse
into the mind of one of Brazil’s most respected filmmakers.
The night concluded with a lively cocktail reception, where guests
mingled freely, exchanged impressions, and took plenty of selfies with the
stars.
The reception for The Secret Agent was enthusiastic, with warm
applause and praise from both Brazilian and American attendees.
Let’s hope this strong start helps carry the film all the way to the
Oscars.
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