Brazilian Director Triumphs at Cannes 2025

Cannes 2025: Brazilian Director Kleber Mendonça Filho Wins Best Director Award The 2025 Cannes Film Festival concluded with a triumphant win for Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho, who received the prestigious Best Director award for his film "Secret Agent." The win was announced during the festival's closing ceremony, held in Cannes, France on May 26th, 2025. The video capturing the moment shows the director visibly moved as he accepted the award. In his acceptance speech, Mendonça Filho expressed his pride in his home country, stating, "Brazil is a country full of beauty and poetry." He also expressed gratitude to his collaborators, mentioning MK2 and Lemming, and Neon in the United States, highlighting the collaborative effort behind the film's success. The audience responded with a thunderous applause, reflecting the shared excitement of the moment. Mendonça Filho's win marks a significant achievement for Brazilian cinema on the global stage, adding to the rich tapestry of stories told at the Cannes Film Festival.