Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown
Jul 08, 2026
Director
Artur Magalhães, Anthony Christian FernandesOverview
Ouro Preto, one of Brazil’s most historically significant cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was once known as Vila Rica. Its history is filled with stories and characters that have transcended generations through oral tradition, folk tales, and the stories passed down by its people. Through the accounts of several interviewees, the film tells the story of Antônio Francisco Alves, known as Vira-Saia, one of these figures who, even before Tiradentes and the Minas Conspiracy, had already challenged the Portuguese Crown and disrupted its plans for extracting gold and sending it to the capital of the Portuguese Empire.
Cast of Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown
Crew of Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown
About Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown
What is Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown about?
Ouro Preto, one of Brazil’s most historically significant cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was once known as Vila Rica. Its history is filled with stories and characters that have transcended generations through oral tradition, folk tales, and the stories passed down by its people. Through the accounts of several interviewees, the film tells the story of Antônio Francisco Alves, known as…
When was Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown released?
Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown was released on July 8, 2026.
Who directed Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown?
Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown was directed by Artur Magalhães and Anthony Christian Fernandes.
Who is in the cast of Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown?
The cast of Vira-Saia: Enemy of the Crown includes Deolinda dos Santos (Dona Deolinda), Douglas Aparecido (Douglas Aparecido), Tuca Costa (Tuca Costa), Ângela Leite Xavier (Ângela Leite Xavier) and Angelo Oswaldo (Angelo Oswaldo).