Miguel Borges

Miguel Henrique Borges, professional name Miguel Borges (Picos, Piauí, February 21, 1937 - São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, June 17, 2013) was a Brazilian filmmaker and journalist, working in Rio newspapers such as O metropolitano, Tribuna da Imprensa, Última Hora and Jornal do Comércio and Prensa Latina. He is considered one of the precursors of Cinema Novo due to his direction in the episode "Zé da Cachorra" in the collective film Cinco Vezes Favela, being his first work as a director. He ended his work as a filmmaker in 1985 with the short film "The Shoes".

Miguel Borges is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 23 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes O Espião Que Veio do Futebol (2026), Emboscada (1971), Perpétuo Contra o Esquadrão da Morte (1967), The Claudia Case (1979), Maria Bonita, Rainha do Cangaço (1968), Tensão no Rio (1984), As Tranças de Maria (2003), Canalha em Crise (1965). The recorded credits span 1962 to 2026, including 22 movies and 1 TV show.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.