The Brazilian film “The Secret Agent” has been one of the buzziest and most awarded films at festivals and ceremonies around the globe this past year, and it’s heading into the Oscars in under two weeks with four nominations including best picture and actor. Something that also stands out is its selection of music from the period of dictatorship in Brazil in which the film is set. We hear one particular track that was well known to Brazilian audiences in the 1970s.
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