Director
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.
Often works with
Mariana Ricardo
5 titles together
Technoboss, Christmas Inventory, The Sword and the Rose
Manuel Mozos
4 titles together
The Face You Deserve, Technoboss, Christmas Inventory
Luísa Cruz
3 titles together
John From, Technoboss, Providence and the Guitar
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Manuel Mesquita
3 titles together
The Sword and the Rose, Bird of Prey, Alpha
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Helena Carneiro
3 titles together
The Sword and the Rose, Song of Love and Health, The Gift of Tears
Clara Riedenstein
2 titles together
John From, Providence and the Guitar
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Providence and the Guitar
as Presidente da Assembleia da República and Director and Writer
2026
Altered Innocence Vol. 1
Director
2021
A Yellow Animal
Writer
2020
Technoboss
Director
2019
Lupo
as Journalist VO (voice)
2019Friends after Dark
as João
2016
John From
Director and Writer
2016
Grey and Black
cast
2015
Wild Haggis
Director and Writer
2013
The Gift of Tears
Writer and Director
2012
The Sword and the Rose
Director and Writer
2010
Song of Love and Health
Director and Writer
2009