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 10
2020s
- 2026
Providence and the Guitar
Director
- 2021
Altered Innocence Vol. 1
Director
2010s
- 2019
Technoboss
Director
- 2016
John From
Director
- 2013
Wild Haggis
Director
- 2012
The Gift of Tears
Director
- 2010
The Sword and the Rose
Director
2000s
- 2009
Song of Love and Health
Director
- 2006
Bird of Prey
Director
1990s
- 1999
Calado Não Dá
Director
Edited 17
2020s
- 2022
The Adventures of Gigi the Law
Editor
2010s
- 2019
Technoboss
Editor
Lupo
Editor
- 2017
Far From Amazónia
Editor
- 2016
Happy Times Will Come Soon
Editor
John From
Editor
- 2013
Wild Haggis
Editor
Redemption
Editor
- 2012
The Gift of Tears
Editor
- 2011
Summer of Giacomo
Editor
- 2010
The Sword and the Rose
Editor
2000s
- 2009
Song of Love and Health
Editor
- 2006
Canticle of All Creatures
Editor
Bird of Prey
Editor
- 2003
31 Means Trouble
Editor
Come and Go
Editor
- 2002
Kalkitos
Editor
Wrote 9
2020s
- 2026
Providence and the Guitar
Writer
- 2020
A Yellow Animal
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Technoboss
Screenplay
- 2016
John From
Writer
- 2013
Wild Haggis
Writer
- 2012
The Gift of Tears
Writer
- 2010
The Sword and the Rose
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Song of Love and Health
Writer
- 2006
Bird of Prey
Writer
Acted in 8
2020s
- 2026
Providence and the Guitar
Presidente da Assembleia da República
2010s
- 2019
Lupo
Journalist VO (voice)
- 2015
Grey and Black
Movie
2000s
- 2008
Uprise
Pedro
Alpha
Movie
- 2006
Canticle of All Creatures
Saint Francis of Assis
- 2005
- 2000
Christmas Inventory
Movie
Camera 3
2000s
- 2009
- 2003
31 Means Trouble
Director of Photography
- 2002
Kalkitos
Director of Photography
Sound 2
2010s
- 2016
John From
Sound Editor
2000s
- 2002
Kalkitos
Sound Director