About this episode
The episode reviews the film The Secret Agent, exploring its themes of paranoia and violence set during Carnival in 1977 Brazil.
This week, we’re reviewing The Secret Agent — a gripping thriller set against the vibrant yet unsettling backdrop of 1977 Brazil during Carnival season. The film follows Marcelo, a technology teacher who flees São Paulo for Recife in hopes of escaping his violent past and starting over. But as the streets erupt in chaos and celebration, his paranoia begins to grow.
People in this episode
Host: 16mm Film Crew
Topics covered
- thriller
- film review
- 1977 Brazil
- Carnival
- paranoia
- violence
- starting over
Keywords
- The Secret Agent
- film review
- 1977 Brazil
- Carnival
- thriller
- Marcelo
- technology teacher
- violence
- paranoia
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Secret Agent
Places: Brazil, São Paulo, Recife
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