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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Secret Agent' Clip: First Look At Brazilian Star Wagner Moura In Cannes Palme D'Or Contender
EXCLUSIVE: Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho is back in Competition in Cannes for the third time with 1977-set thriller The Secret Agent, and Deadline can reveal a first clip. Wagner Moura (Civil War, Narcos: Mexico) stars as a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. More from Deadline Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' Scores 7½-Minute Ovation After Cannes Premiere, Leaving One Star In Tears Cannes Film Festival 2025: Read All Of Deadline's Movie Reviews 'The Phoenician Scheme' Review: Benicio Del Toro Hilariously Dominates Wes Anderson's Latest All-Star Wes Anderson Movie - Cannes Film Festival He travels to Brazil's northeastern port city of Recife during carnival week, hoping to reunite with his son but soon realizes that the city is far from being the non-violent refuge he seeks. Like Walter Salles' recent Oscar winner I'm Still Here, the drama is set against the backdrop of Brazil's the military dictatorship, which lasted from 1964 to 1985. However, Filho, who hails from Recife, says his film takes a different approach to that period. 'Every time I told people the film would be set in 1977, the first word that comes out is 'dictatorship'. Which is fine, but in Brazilian cinema, and Argentinian cinema as well, there is a sub-genre of the dictatorship movie,' says Filho. 'The challenge was to make a film about the logic of that time without ticking all the boxes of the dictatorship movie. I'm not against those films. In fact, we just had a very strong and beautiful film in Brazilian cinema, I'm Still Here, by Walter Salles, which did wonders for many young people who were not even aware of that moment in history. But with this film, it's very much about the atmosphere, the fumes.' The Brazilian, French, German and Netherlands Film is produced by Cinemascópio, MK Productions, Lemming Film, One Two Films. Paris-based mk2 films is handling international sales. { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 1, }, pmcCnx: { singleAutoPlay: 'auto' } } }, playerId: "32fe25c4-79aa-406a-af44-69b41e969e71", mediaId: "3e596380-10b0-4f66-b410-92f50cd4b4b1", }).render("connatix_player_3e596380-10b0-4f66-b410-92f50cd4b4b1_1"); }); Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? Everything We Know About Ari Aster's 'Eddington' So Far
IOL News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Dlala Thukzin releases second volume of 031 Studio Camp, exploring fresh Afrotech sounds
Dlala Thukzin has released the second volume of his much-loved project series, 031 Studio Camp. Image: Supplied Renowned DJ and record producer Dlala Thukzin unveils the second volume of his beloved project series, 031 Studio Camp. The Durban-born star, real name Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu known for his ability to bring together the continent's most exciting talents, emerged from his annual studio camp held in the vibrant city of Durban, fostering a unique collaborative environment that celebrates creativity and artistic exploration. Significant pivot Having initially carved a niche for himself within the Gqom scene, Thukzin's latest venture marks a significant pivot into the realms of Afrotech and Afro House, genres he has been instrumental in shaping. The artist's signature sound—a rich blend of percussion-heavy beats layered with soulful melodies and cutting-edge electronic textures—has not only captivated fans but has also caught the attention of industry contemporaries such as Oscar Mbo and Jazzworx, who have similarly embraced these evolving styles in recent works. Musical prowess The 8-track EP is a showcase of musical prowess, featuring an impressive roster of artists, including fan-favourites Zeh McGeba and Nkosazana Daughter, alongside Zee Nxumalo and Limit Nala, each contributing their unique flair to the project. To ensure that the quality and energy expected from his work remain intact, Thukzin has once again collaborated with trusted producers Skillz and MK Productions, a partnership that guarantees cohesion and a dynamic sound throughout the album. "It's a project that shows where we are with our sound right now," Thukzin expressed. "It's about working with the people I trust and creating music that feels good and real." This sentiment resonates strongly through the tracks, which are not only a representation of contemporary South African music but also an exploration of its future directions.
