Brazilian Director Wins Big at Cannes 2025

Cannes 2025: Kleber Mendonça Filho Wins Best Director for "L'Agent Secret" The Cannes Film Festival 2025 concluded with the awarding of the prestigious Best Director prize to Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho for his film, "L'Agent Secret." The ceremony, held in Cannes, France, was a highlight of the festival, drawing considerable attention from film critics and enthusiasts worldwide. The video shows the emotional moment when Mendonça Filho is announced as the winner. His acceptance speech was particularly moving, with the director stating, "My country, Brazil, is a country full of beauty and poetry." He further expressed his deep gratitude, adding, "I am very happy and I think the Cannes Film Festival is simply the cathedral of cinema on this planet." The speech was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience. This win marks a significant achievement for Mendonça Filho, whose previous films, "Aquarius" (2016) and "Bacurau" (2019), have also garnered critical acclaim. "L'Agent Secret" promises to be another compelling addition to his filmography. The Cannes Film Festival's choice of Mendonça Filho underscores the festival's commitment to celebrating diverse voices and exceptional filmmaking talent.