João Nicolau
Directing · Editor · Director · Sound Editor
Lisbon, Portugal
Active 1999–present
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.
Filmography
Providence and the Guitar (2026) — Presidente da Assembleia da República · Director · WriterCome and Go (2003) — EditorRedemption (2013) — EditorSummer of Giacomo (2011) — EditorThe Face You Deserve (2005) — NicolauChristmas Inventory (2000)Lupo (2019) — Journalist VO (voice) · EditorThe Adventures of Gigi the Law (2022) — EditorJohn From (2016) — Sound Editor · Editor · Director · WriterTechnoboss (2019) — Director · Screenplay · EditorRuins (2009) — Director of PhotographyHappy Times Will Come Soon (2016) — EditorGrey and Black (2015)Canticle of All Creatures (2006) — Saint Francis of Assis · EditorFriends after Dark (2016) — João31 Means Trouble (2003) — Editor · Director of PhotographyBird of Prey (2006) — Director · Writer · EditorSong of Love and Health (2009) — Director · Editor · WriterA Yellow Animal (2020) — WriterUprise (2008) — PedroWild Haggis (2013) — Director · Writer · EditorKalkitos (2002) — Sound Director · Editor · Director of PhotographyThe Sword and the Rose (2010) — Director · Writer · EditorAltered Innocence Vol. 1 (2021) — Director