Viana – The Legend of the Golden Hearts
Viana – The Legend of the Golden Hearts
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Viana, The Legend of the Golden Hearts is a Portuguese animated film set in medieval northern Portugal, offering a romantic and chivalrous adventure with colorful visuals and an overall joyful tone. Sensitive elements are limited but present: the film features an authoritarian and threatening aristocratic villain, a disapproving father who exerts social and family pressure on his daughter, and confrontations between the heroes and the Duke of Aragon's men. These conflict sequences remain stylized and free of graphic violence, in keeping with the tradition of the family animated tale, but the Duke represents a genuine perceived threat for both the characters and the viewer. The story also centers on a romance as its main narrative engine, conveyed with tenderness and without adult content. Parents can watch this film comfortably with children from age 7, offering reassurance during scenes where the protagonists face direct threats from the Duke.
Synopsis
In the north of medieval Portugal, the beautiful Ana falls in love with Thomas, a poor artisan. Her father immediately forbids their union, demanding that his daughter’s suitors produce a jewel as proof of their nobility. But the young couple refuse to give up. With the help of their faithful companions, the generosity of the townswomen and the talent of a mysterious jewellery maker, Ana and Thomas will face many challenges out of love, including the powerful and evil Duke of Aragon.
Difficult scenes
The Duke of Aragon is portrayed as a powerful and intimidating antagonist who actively seeks to prevent the union of the two heroes, going as far as sending his men to threaten and intercept Ana and Thomas. These pursuit and confrontation scenes may generate genuine tension in younger viewers, even though they remain stylized visually and without serious consequences shown on screen. Ana's father imposes a humiliating condition on Thomas, publicly rejecting this suitor of modest means in the name of nobility and social status. This scene of authoritarian parental rejection may resonate emotionally with more sensitive children, especially those who are attuned to themes of injustice or difficult authority figures.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Countries
- Portugal
- Original language
- PT
- Directed by
- Rodrigo Carvalho
- Main cast
- Daniela Melchior, Diogo Piçarra, Pêpê Rapazote, Melânia Gomes, Nuno Markl, Vasco Palmeirim
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Viana, The Legend of the Golden Hearts is a Portuguese animated film set in medieval northern Portugal, offering a romantic and chivalrous adventure with colorful visuals and an overall joyful tone. Sensitive elements are limited but present: the film features an authoritarian and threatening aristocratic villain, a disapproving father who exerts social and family pressure on his daughter, and confrontations between the heroes and the Duke of Aragon's men. These conflict sequences remain stylized and free of graphic violence, in keeping with the tradition of the family animated tale, but the Duke represents a genuine perceived threat for both the characters and the viewer. The story also centers on a romance as its main narrative engine, conveyed with tenderness and without adult content. Parents can watch this film comfortably with children from age 7, offering reassurance during scenes where the protagonists face direct threats from the Duke.
Synopsis
In the north of medieval Portugal, the beautiful Ana falls in love with Thomas, a poor artisan. Her father immediately forbids their union, demanding that his daughter’s suitors produce a jewel as proof of their nobility. But the young couple refuse to give up. With the help of their faithful companions, the generosity of the townswomen and the talent of a mysterious jewellery maker, Ana and Thomas will face many challenges out of love, including the powerful and evil Duke of Aragon.
Difficult scenes
The Duke of Aragon is portrayed as a powerful and intimidating antagonist who actively seeks to prevent the union of the two heroes, going as far as sending his men to threaten and intercept Ana and Thomas. These pursuit and confrontation scenes may generate genuine tension in younger viewers, even though they remain stylized visually and without serious consequences shown on screen. Ana's father imposes a humiliating condition on Thomas, publicly rejecting this suitor of modest means in the name of nobility and social status. This scene of authoritarian parental rejection may resonate emotionally with more sensitive children, especially those who are attuned to themes of injustice or difficult authority figures.