João Nicolau

Directing

João Nicolau

Lisbon, Portugal

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Face You Deserve2005 · Film · Nicolau
Christmas Inventory2000 · Film
John From2016 · Film · Director
Technoboss2019 · Film · Director
Grey and Black2015 · Film
Canticle of All Creatures2006 · Film · Saint Francis of Assis

Filmography

Movies

18 films

Providence and the Guitar2026 · Film · Presidente da Assembleia da República
Altered Innocence Vol. 12021 · Film · Director
A Yellow Animal2020 · Film · Writer
Technoboss2019 · Film · Director
Lupo2019 · Film · Journalist VO (voice)
John From2016 · Film · Director
Grey and Black2015 · Film
Wild Haggis2013 · Film · Director
The Gift of Tears2012 · Film · Director
The Sword and the Rose2010 · Film · Director
Song of Love and Health2009 · Film · Director
Uprise2008 · Film · Pedro
Alpha2008 · Film
Canticle of All Creatures2006 · Film · Saint Francis of Assis
Bird of Prey2006 · Film · Director
The Face You Deserve2005 · Film · Nicolau
Christmas Inventory2000 · Film
Calado Não Dá1999 · Film · Director