João Nicolau
Directing·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
Redemption
2013·7.1
Come and Go
2003·7.4
Happy Times Will Come Soon
2016·5.4
John From
2016·5.6
Summer of Giacomo
2011·6.2
The Face You Deserve
2005·6.1
Technoboss
2019·5.7
The Adventures of Gigi the Law
2022·6.2
Christmas Inventory
2000·6.5
Grey and Black
2015·6.1
The Sword and the Rose
2010·3.6
Canticle of All Creatures
2006·6.0
Filmography · 29
2026Providence and the GuitarPresidente da Assembleia da República · Director · Writer2022The Adventures of Gigi the LawEditor2021Altered Innocence Vol. 1Director2020A Yellow AnimalWriter2019TechnobossDirector · Screenplay · Editor2019LupoJournalist VO (voice) · Editor2017Far From AmazóniaEditor2016Friends after DarkJoão2016Happy Times Will Come SoonEditor2016John FromSound Editor · Editor · Director · Writer2015Grey and Black2013Wild HaggisDirector · Writer · Editor2013RedemptionEditor2012The Gift of TearsWriter · Director · Editor2011Summer of GiacomoEditor2010The Sword and the RoseDirector · Writer · Editor2009RuinsDirector of Photography2009Song of Love and HealthDirector · Editor · Writer2008UprisePedro2008Alpha2007Carlos de Oliveira: Upon the Left SideEditor2006Canticle of All CreaturesSaint Francis of Assis · Editor2006Bird of PreyDirector · Writer · Editor2005The Face You DeserveNicolau200331 Means TroubleEditor · Director of Photography2003Come and GoEditor2002KalkitosSound Director · Editor · Director of Photography2000Christmas Inventory1999Calado Não DáDirector