João Nicolau

Director

Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal

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.

Filmography (16)

• Canticle of All Creatures (2006, ★ 6)
• The Face You Deserve (2005, ★ 5.9)
• Christmas Inventory (2000, ★ 6.3)
• Come and Go (2003, ★ 7.2)
• Grey and Black (2015, ★ 6.1)
• The Adventures of Gigi the Law (2022, ★ 6.2)
• Redemption (2013, ★ 7.1)
• John From (2016, ★ 5.6)
• Song of Love and Health (2009, ★ 5.8)
• Ruins (2009, ★ 6.5)
• Happy Times Will Come Soon (2016, ★ 5.4)
• Technoboss (2019, ★ 5.7)
• Summer of Giacomo (2011, ★ 6.2)
• 31 Means Trouble (2003, ★ 5.2)
• A Yellow Animal (2020, ★ 5.4)
• The Sword and the Rose (2010, ★ 3.6)