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João Nicolau

João Nicolau

Director · Lisbon, Portugal

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Biography

Born in Lisbon, this João Nicolau is a prominent voice in contemporary Portuguese cinema, known for his playful and imaginative films. He is also an editor, actor, and musician. His works often focus on young people and blend elements of the everyday with fairy-tale whimsy.

Directed

  1. John From (2016) — Director
  2. Technoboss (2019) — Director
  3. The Sword and the Rose (2010) — Director
  4. Song of Love and Health (2009) — Director
  5. Bird of Prey (2006) — Director
  6. Wild Haggis (2013) — Director
  7. The Gift of Tears (2012) — Director
  8. Altered Innocence Vol. 1 (2021) — Director
  9. Calado Não Dá (1999) — Director
  10. Providence and the Guitar (2026) — Director

Also appeared in

  1. The Face You Deserve (2005) — Nicolau
  2. Christmas Inventory (2000)
  3. Canticle of All Creatures (2006) — Saint Francis of Assis
  4. Grey and Black (2015)
  5. Uprise (2008) — Pedro
  6. Friends after Dark (2016) — João
  7. Lupo (2019) — Journalist VO (voice)
  8. Alpha (2008)
  9. Providence and the Guitar (2026) — Presidente da Assembleia da República