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Masterclass with Kleber Mendonça Filho

60 mins

Synopsis

Join recent Oscar nominee for Best Picture (The Secret Agent) and this year’s jury president Kleber Mendonça Filho for an in-depth masterclass on his distinctive approach to storytelling.

From shaping atmosphere to interrogating history and place, Mendonça Filho offers insights into a career that has redefined contemporary Brazilian cinema. 

Tickets

Sat 13 June 2026, 2pm
The Hub, Lower Town Hall
Wheelchair
  • Classification
    All Ages

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