The Chilean film The Mole Agent / El agente topo, the fourth feature by director Maite Alberdi, was announced this morning as one of the five nominees for Best Documentary at the 93rd edition of the Academy Awards.
The film follows 83-year-old Sergio, who, when sent as an undercover spy to a retirement home to investigate suspected neglect, learns a deeper lesson on human connection. Through the lens of the hidden camera in his decoy glasses, viewers watch as Sergio struggles to balance his assignment while becoming increasingly involved in the lives of several residents.
The Mole Agent had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2020 and has had a successful international run. It had its U.S. broadcast premiere last January as part of the 33rd season of the prestigious POV series on PBS, and was also nominated for Best Documentary at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The winners of the 93rd edition of the Academy Awards will be announced on Sunday, April 25.
