Folha virada
Synopsis
The short film follows the daily lives of Pai Marcos Luciano de Oxalá and Madrinha Catingueira, LGBTQIAPN+ Umbanda leaders in Piauí. The film looks at their experiences inside and outside the terreiros, showing the tensions between gender, sexuality and religiosity. The title refers to the expression "turning the leaf", used to describe a ritual in Afro-Brazilian religious shrines in which people's sexual orientation or gender identity was "turned".
Release History & Theatrical Window
8a Parada de Cinema - Mostra de Cinema Brasileiro Contemporâneo
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberval Borges
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberval Borges
- Original Title
- Folha virada
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Release Date
- 14/06/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberval Borges
Roberval Borges
Fábio Pousa, Rodrigo Palma, Luis Antonio Francis
Roberval Borges, Lura Gonçalves
Department Leadership Roster
Roberval Borges
Director
Roberval Borges
Producer
Lura Gonçalves
Producer
Roberval Borges
Writer
Fábio Pousa
Editor
Rodrigo Palma
Editor
Luis Antonio Francis
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Folha virada.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Folha virada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Folha virada about?
The short film follows the daily lives of Pai Marcos Luciano de Oxalá and Madrinha Catingueira, LGBTQIAPN+ Umbanda leaders in Piauí. The film looks at their experiences inside and outside the terreiros, showing the tensions between gender, sexuality and religiosity. The title refers to the expression "turning the leaf", used to describe a ritual in Afro-Brazilian religious shrines in which people's sexual orientation or gender identity was "turned".
Who directed Folha virada?
Folha virada was directed by Roberval Borges.
Who stars in Folha virada?
The principal cast of Folha virada includes Not specified.
When was Folha virada released and how long is it?
Folha virada was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.