About
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
Providence and the Guitar2026 · Director, Writer
The Adventures of Gigi the Law2022 · Editor
Altered Innocence Vol. 12021 · Director
A Yellow Animal2020 · Writer
Technoboss2019 · Director, Screenplay, Editor
Lupo2019 · Editor
Far From Amazónia2017 · Editor
Happy Times Will Come Soon2016 · Editor
John From2016 · Sound Editor, Director, Writer
Wild Haggis2013 · Director, Writer, Editor
Redemption2013 · Editor
The Gift of Tears2012 · Director, Writer, Editor
Summer of Giacomo2011 · Editor
The Sword and the Rose2010 · Director, Writer, Editor
Ruins2009 · Director of Photography
Song of Love and Health2009 · Director, Writer, Editor
Carlos de Oliveira: Upon the Left Side2007 · Editor
Canticle of All Creatures2006 · Editor
Bird of Prey2006 · Director, Writer, Editor
31 Means Trouble2003 · Editor, Director of Photography



















