
João Nicolau
- Known for
- Directing
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography

Providence and the Guitar 2026
as Presidente da Assembleia da República, Director, Writer

The Adventures of Gigi the Law 2022
Editor

Altered Innocence Vol. 1 2021
Director

A Yellow Animal 2020
Writer

Technoboss 2019
Director, Editor, Screenplay

Lupo 2019
as Journalist VO (voice), Editor

Far From Amazónia 2017
Editor
- Friends after Dark
Friends after Dark 2016
as João

Happy Times Will Come Soon 2016
Editor

John From 2016
Sound Editor, Writer, Director, Editor

Grey and Black 2015
Actor

Wild Haggis 2013
Director, Writer, Editor

Redemption 2013
Editor

The Gift of Tears 2012
Editor, Director, Writer

Summer of Giacomo 2011
Editor

The Sword and the Rose 2010
Writer, Director, Editor

Ruins 2009
Director of Photography

Song of Love and Health 2009
Director, Editor, Writer

Uprise 2008
as Pedro

Alpha 2008
Actor
- Carlos de Oliveira: Upon the Left Side
Carlos de Oliveira: Upon the Left Side 2007
Editor

Canticle of All Creatures 2006
as Saint Francis of Assis, Editor

Bird of Prey 2006
Director, Writer, Editor

The Face You Deserve 2005
as Nicolau

31 Means Trouble 2003
Editor, Director of Photography

Come and Go 2003
Editor

Kalkitos 2002
Editor, Sound Director, Director of Photography

Christmas Inventory 2000
Actor

Calado Não Dá 1999
Director
Credits from TMDB.