The Secret Agent

Representation / casting choices

Natural Brazilian ensemble with some emphasis on diverse refugees and marginalized victims under the regime, but no forced swaps or tokenism.

Political / ideological dialogue

Heavy on anti-authoritarian themes, corruption, and resistance—hard to miss the institutional takedown.

Identity-driven story themes

Touches on race, class, and even minor queer persecution as part of broader oppression, but not the main engine.

Institutional / cultural critique

Core of the film is savage critique of dictatorship, police, and power structures, with clear modern parallels from creators.