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The Secret Agent (15)

Relaxed Screening

A man stands at a yellow phonebox

Equally entertaining and stinging, this political drama is a loving portrait of Brazil and the life of its people under a dictatorship.

It's Carnival week in 1977 and widower on the run Marcelo (Wagner Moura) hopes to reunite with his young son and flee the country. 

Finding refuge in a resistance commune run by a charismatic 70-year-old, the chaos and hitmen from his former life soon catch up with him. With corrupt forces and a country riddled with violence, this mesmerizing drama delivers a pulsating, sun-drenched ride through Brazil's political turbulence.

Director Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacarau) navigates the country's painful past, whilst delivering a masterful ode to the art of cinema. With visual influences coming from Westerns and B-movies, the script is novelistic in its breadth and pacing.  

A loving portrayal of a place and its people, The Secret Agent was the most awarded film at Cannes last year, with Moura winning Best Actor for his commanding performance. 

Tagged with: Cinema Relaxed Screenings

How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

A visual guide to our cinemas is available on request – just click on the Visual Stories tab on our Accessible Events page. For more information please contact the Box Office.

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.