New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Brazilian actor Wagner Moura used his appearance on the red carpet at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards to underscore his long-standing commitment to politically engaged filmmaking, saying artists must be willing to speak their minds even when there is a cost.

Moura, nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for his performance in The Secret Agent, spoke candidly about the intersection of art and politics in his career and in his latest role.

"You have to be very aware that you have to pay the price," Moura said, explaining his interest in films that tackle social and political themes.

"I like to make political films. I think that The Secret Agent is one of those, Civil War, Narcos. the films that I directed...