Brazil shines among the Oscar nominees
The film 'O Agente Secreto' is in the running for four Oscars. With 16 nominations, 'Sinners: Pecadores' set a new Academy record.

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The film 'O Agente Secreto' is in the running for four Oscars. With 16 nominations, 'Sinners: Pecadores' set a new Academy record.

Nominated for Best Picture, International Feature Film, Casting and Actor (Wagner Moura), 'O Agente Secreto' has a chance to repeat or improve on the result of 'Ainda Estou Aqui'. There is also a fifth Brazilian nominee at the Oscars.

Tiago Pereira explains why the film Pecadores broke the nomination record held by Titanic and La La Land. The culture editor at Observador also reflects on the popularity of Brazilian cinema.

The film “O Agente Secreto”, by Kleber Mendonça Filho, is nominated in four categories for this year's Hollywood Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor, the organisation announced today.
Wagner Moura and the film 'The Secret Agent' are nominated in three major categories and for the first new Oscars category in 25 years, following the success of 'I'm Still Here' at last year's Oscars. 'Sentimental Value', 'Marty Supreme', 'Sinners' and 'Battle After Battle' have gathered numerous nominations.

The American awards ceremony will be streamed on YouTube.
