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Filmmaker Praises Moura's Generous Spirit
31 Jan
Summary
- Director Kleber Mendonça Filho lauded Wagner Moura's generous on-screen presence.
- Moura's role in 'The Secret Agent' earned him Brazil's first Best Actor Oscar nomination.
- Filmmakers discussed capturing authentic childhood experiences and family dynamics.
Director Kleber Mendonça Filho recently lauded actor Wagner Moura at the Rotterdam Film Festival, emphasizing his generous contribution to "The Secret Agent." Filho believes films are powerful tools for showcasing a nation's diverse faces, referencing Brazil's rich cultural mix.
"The Secret Agent" earned four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Moura, who became the first Brazilian in that category. Filho described the film's production as intense, noting that all his films are director's cuts.
During a discussion with filmmaker Carla Simón, Filho shared his early cinematic influences, including Hitchcock's "Vertigo" and a "Tom & Jerry" marathon. Both filmmakers expressed a shared fascination with family dynamics and young protagonists.
