The Secret Agent, the Brazilian film starring Wagner Moura that took home two statuettes at the Golden Globe Awards last Sunday, has just received a new promotional poster. Production company Vitrine Filmes unveiled the artwork this Wednesday, January 14, 2026, on the eve of the Oscar nominations, which are set for 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 this material comes at a strategic moment, as the feature film is still playing in Brazilian cinemas and aims to consolidate its critical and audience success. The artistic choice is not random: much like the 1933 painting, which portrays the diversity of São Paulo's workers at 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 features 51 faces representing immigrants from various parts of the world and internal migrants, forming a plural portrait of Brazil. The film's new poster maintains this essence, even preserving the seriousness of the facial expressions, which in the original painting convey weariness and apathy. The production company released the image on its official Instagram page, where the caption highlighted the Golden Globe victories and reminded viewers that the film is still in theaters to be seen and rewatched.
In the comments of the post, fans were generous with their praise. Messages like "So beautiful!", "I want one" and "Where can I get one of these to hang on my wall?" 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 Oscars approaching, all this momentum 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.