‘Yellow Cake’ Director Tiago Melo on Support From ‘The Secret Agent’ Power Duo Kleber Mendonça Filho and Emilie Lesclaux, Casting Brazilian Rising Star Tania Maria
Variety • 2/4/2026
Summary
Tiago Melo's film "Yellow Cake" features Brazilian rising star Tânia Maria, who is 78 years old and previously gained recognition from "The Secret Agent." The film is part of the prestigious Tiger Competition at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, eight years after Melo won the festival's Bright award.
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