João Nicolau
Directing Lisbon, Portugal 51 credits
Biography
João Nicolau works in directing. Born in Lisbon, Portugal. Archytele tracks 51 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Providence and the GuitarProvidence and the Guitar · DirectorProvidence and the Guitar · Writer
The Adventures of Gigi the Law · Editor
Altered Innocence Vol. 1 · Director
A Yellow Animal · Writer
LupoLupo · EditorTechnoboss · DirectorTechnoboss · EditorTechnoboss · Screenplay
Far From Amazónia · Editor
Friends after DarkHappy Times Will Come Soon · EditorJohn From · Sound EditorJohn From · WriterJohn From · Director
Grey and Black
Wild Haggis · DirectorWild Haggis · WriterWild Haggis · EditorRedemption · Editor
The Gift of Tears · EditorThe Gift of Tears · DirectorThe Gift of Tears · Writer
Summer of Giacomo · Editor
The Sword and the Rose · WriterThe Sword and the Rose · DirectorThe Sword and the Rose · Editor
Ruins · Director of PhotographySong of Love and Health · DirectorSong of Love and Health · EditorSong of Love and Health · Writer
UpriseAlpha
Carlos de Oliveira: Upon the Left Side · Editor
Canticle of All CreaturesCanticle of All Creatures · EditorBird of Prey · DirectorBird of Prey · WriterBird of Prey · Editor
The Face You Deserve
31 Means Trouble · Editor31 Means Trouble · Director of PhotographyCome and Go · Editor
Kalkitos · EditorKalkitos · Sound DirectorKalkitos · Director of Photography
Christmas Inventory
Calado Não Dá · Director
Full Filmography
51 titles- Providence and the Guitar (2026) as Presidente da Assembleia da República
- Providence and the Guitar (2026) Director
- Providence and the Guitar (2026) Writer
- The Adventures of Gigi the Law (2022) Editor
- Altered Innocence Vol. 1 (2021) Director
- A Yellow Animal (2020) Writer
- Lupo (2019) as Journalist VO (voice)
- Lupo (2019) Editor
- Technoboss (2019) Director
- Technoboss (2019) Editor
- Technoboss (2019) Screenplay
- Far From Amazónia (2017) Editor
- Friends after Dark (2016) as João
- Happy Times Will Come Soon (2016) Editor
- John From (2016) Sound Editor
- John From (2016) Writer
- John From (2016) Director
- John From (2016) Editor
- Grey and Black (2015)
- Wild Haggis (2013) Director
- Wild Haggis (2013) Writer
- Wild Haggis (2013) Editor
- Redemption (2013) Editor
- The Gift of Tears (2012) Editor
- The Gift of Tears (2012) Director
- The Gift of Tears (2012) Writer
- Summer of Giacomo (2011) Editor
- The Sword and the Rose (2010) Writer
- The Sword and the Rose (2010) Director
- The Sword and the Rose (2010) Editor
- Ruins (2009) Director of Photography
- Song of Love and Health (2009) Director
- Song of Love and Health (2009) Editor
- Song of Love and Health (2009) Writer
- Uprise (2008) as Pedro
- Alpha (2008)
- Carlos de Oliveira: Upon the Left Side (2007) Editor
- Canticle of All Creatures (2006) as Saint Francis of Assis
- Canticle of All Creatures (2006) Editor
- Bird of Prey (2006) Director
- Bird of Prey (2006) Writer
- Bird of Prey (2006) Editor
- The Face You Deserve (2005) as Nicolau
- 31 Means Trouble (2003) Editor
- 31 Means Trouble (2003) Director of Photography
- Come and Go (2003) Editor
- Kalkitos (2002) Editor
- Kalkitos (2002) Sound Director
- Kalkitos (2002) Director of Photography
- Christmas Inventory (2000)
- Calado Não Dá (1999) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is João Nicolau best known for?
João Nicolau is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Providence and the Guitar (2026), Providence and the Guitar (2026), Providence and the Guitar (2026), Friends after Dark (2016).
When and where was João Nicolau born?
João Nicolau was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
How many credits does João Nicolau have?
João Nicolau has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.
What is João Nicolau's background in cinema and television?
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.