Wagner Moura Explains Brazilian Folklore Behind 'The Secret Agent' Hairy Leg
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Overview
Timeline
Life with Three Boys
- 00:00:00
Wagner Moura shares that he has three boys, leading to a "rowdy house."
- 00:00:10
He mentions that his wife is currently in Mexico for work, leaving him and their sons to manage things at home for the first time.
- 00:00:23
Wagner reports that his sons are doing well, walking the dog, feeding animals, and taking care of the house.
- 00:00:44
He admits to still calling them frequently to check in, despite their apparent competence.
Journalism Dreams and Celebrity Interviews
- 00:01:01
Wagner Moura confirms he had a job he didn't like, which was working as a journalist for a period.
- 00:01:22
For several months, he was a reporter assigned to cover celebrities, attending red carpets and similar events.
- 00:01:35
He admits that while some celebrity interviews were interesting, he genuinely didn't care about others.
Wagner Moura's Brief Journalism Career
- 00:01:44
Wagner Moura's journalism career was very brief, involving police reporting that he disliked.
- 00:02:00
He initially pursued journalism hoping to do something impactful, like changing the world or uncovering significant stories.
Brazilian Folklore: The Hairy Leg
- 00:02:18
The secret agent character in the film has a nod to Brazilian folklore with the hairy leg.
- 00:02:34
The hairy leg is described as a leg that hops around, kicking people, and is very hairy.
- 00:02:42
The story of the hairy leg was created during the dictatorship in Brazil.
- 00:02:50
It originated from the brutalization of people by the police on the streets during that period.
The Hairy Leg
- 00:02:54
Journalists invented the "hairy leg" as a code to report on a detective's actions because they couldn't directly write about them.
- 00:03:09
People started to believe in the hairy leg as a real entity that was kicking people around, despite its fictional origin.
- 00:03:22
At 6 p.m., people would close their windows and doors out of fear of the hairy leg.
- 00:03:30
The segment concludes with a lighthearted comment about the hairy leg just having a hard time and not wanting to shave.
Moments
Wagner Moura discusses his experiences as a father to three sons, mentioning that his wife is currently working in Mexico. He shares that the children are thriving, which gives him a sense of accomplishment as a parent.
Wagner Moura shares his experiences as a journalist, explaining his dissatisfaction with covering celebrity events and police reports. He entered the field hoping to create change, but the profession's realities did not meet his expectations.
Wagner Moura delves into the Brazilian folklore of 'The Hairy Leg,' a story born during the dictatorship. It emerged as a coded narrative for journalists to report on police brutality, ultimately leading to widespread belief in the mythical creature.
