
Lisbon, Portugal
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.

as Presidente da Assembleia da República
2026
as João
2016

2015

as Journalist VO (voice)
2019

as Pedro
2008

2008

as Saint Francis of Assis
2006

as Nicolau
2005

2000
2015
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Writer

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Editor

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Editor

Director of Photography

Sound Editor

Director

Editor