João Nicolau
Directing
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.
🎬 Movies (29)
Providence and the Guitar
2026
Director
The Adventures of Gigi the Law
2022
Editor
Altered Innocence Vol. 1
2021
Director
A Yellow Animal
2020
Writer
Lupo
2019
Journalist VO (voice)
Technoboss
2019
Director
Far From Amazónia
2017
Editor
Friends after Dark
2016
João
John From
2016
Director
Happy Times Will Come Soon
2016
Editor
Grey and Black
2015
Wild Haggis
2013
Director
Redemption
2013
Editor
The Gift of Tears
2012
Director
Summer of Giacomo
2011
Editor
The Sword and the Rose
2010
Director
Song of Love and Health
2009
Director
Ruins
2009
Director of Photography
Uprise
2008
Pedro
Alpha
2008
Carlos de Oliveira: Upon the Left Side
2007
Editor
Canticle of All Creatures
2006
Saint Francis of Assis
Bird of Prey
2006
Director
The Face You Deserve
2005
Nicolau
Come and Go
2003
Editor
31 Means Trouble
2003
Editor
Kalkitos
2002
Sound Director
Christmas Inventory
2000
Calado Não Dá
1999
Director