João Nicolau
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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.
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Known For
6.5
Ruins
2009 · Movie
6.0
Canticle of All Creatures
2006 · Movie
7.0
Friends after Dark
2016 · Movie
0.0
Providence and the Guitar
2026 · Movie
8.0
Lupo
2019 · Movie
5.4
Happy Times Will Come Soon
2016 · Movie
4.4
Kalkitos
2002 · Movie
5.4
Wild Haggis
2013 · Movie
5.6
John From
2016 · Movie
5.8
Song of Love and Health
2009 · Movie
6.2
Summer of Giacomo
2011 · Movie
6.3
The Adventures of Gigi the Law
2022 · Movie
Filmography
2026
Providence and the Guitar
Movie · Presidente da Assembleia da República
0.0
2019
Lupo
Movie · Journalist VO (voice)
8.0
2016
Friends after Dark
Movie · João
7.0
2015
Grey and Black
Movie
6.1
2008
Uprise
Movie · Pedro
5.2
2008
Alpha
Movie
0.0
2006
Canticle of All Creatures
Movie · Saint Francis of Assis
6.0
2005
The Face You Deserve
Movie · Nicolau
6.1
2000
Christmas Inventory
Movie
6.5