On Location: How 'The Secret Agent' Captured the Spirit of 1977 Brazil

Condé Nast Traveler · 2026-02-11
On Location: How 'The Secret Agent' Captured the Spirit of 1977 Brazil

With carnival street scenes and perfectly preserved movie theaters, director Kleber Mendonça Filho captured the essence of 1977 Recife using real-life locations in the city.