The Secret Agent, a Brazilian film starring Wagner Moura that won two statuettes at the Golden Globe last Sunday, has just received a new promotional poster. The production company Vitrine Filmes revealed the artwork this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, on the eve of the Oscar nominations, which take place on the 22nd. The poster makes a direct reference to the iconic work Operários (Workers) by modernist painter Tarsila do Amaral, creating a bridge between contemporary national cinema and classic Brazilian art.
The release of the material occurs at a strategic moment, as the feature film is still showing in Brazilian theaters and seeks to consolidate its critical and public success. The artistic choice is not random: much like the 1933 painting, which depicts the diversity of São Paulo workers of the time with serious and tired faces, the new poster seeks to reflect relevant social themes addressed by the film. In this way, the production reinforces its cultural identity and its appeal to the national audience, who have been celebrating the achievement on social media.
A tribute to Brazilian diversity
The connection with Tarsila do Amaral’s work goes beyond visual inspiration. The original painting Operários (Workers) brings together 51 faces representing immigrants from various parts of the world and internal migrants, forming a plural portrait of Brazil. The film’s new poster maintained this essence, even preserving the seriousness of the facial expressions, which in the original painting convey tiredness and apathy. The production company released the image on its official Instagram page, where the caption highlighted the Golden Globe wins and reminded that the film is still in theaters to be seen and re-watched.
In the comments of the post, fans did not hold back on praise. Messages like “How beautiful!”, “I want one” and “Where can I get one of these to put on my wall at home?” stood out among the interactions, showing the audience’s engagement with the initiative. The marketing strategy, therefore, manages to unite artistic value and popular appeal, further heating up expectations for the awards season. With the proximity of the Oscars, all this movement places The Secret Agent in a prominent position, not just as an award-winning film, but as a cultural phenomenon that dialogues with the country’s history and identity.
