

Kleber Mendonça Filho
Brazilian filmmaker and guest interviewee on the episode, discussing his film The Secret Agent, his creative process, and cinematic influences.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 2h 27min
‘Hamnet’ and the 10 Best Performances of 2025. Plus: Kleber Mendonça Filho on ‘The Secret Agent.’
Join Joanna Robinson, a savvy film journalist, and Kleber Mendonça Filho, a Brazilian filmmaker, as they dive into the emotional depths of Chloe Zhao's adaptation of 'Hamnet.' They explore the film's powerful themes of grief and its contrasting responses. Kleber also shares insights on his film 'The Secret Agent,' discussing his creative journey and the unique decision to write the lead for Wagner Moura. Plus, they reveal their top performances of 2025, including standouts like Jesse Buckley and Amanda Seyfried.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
KLEBER MENDONÇA FILHO - Writer / Director
Kleber Mendonça Filho, a Brazilian writer and director famed for films like Bacurau and Neighboring Sounds, dives into the rich tapestry of Brazilian history and politics in this discussion. He reflects on his creative process, revealing how Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing inspired his storytelling style. His latest film, The Secret Agent, explores Brazil's military dictatorship while showcasing his unique blend of social critique and genre elements. Kleber also shares insights on funding films in Brazil and the significance of setting his stories in Recife.


