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Two Times João Liberada (2026)
Directed by Paula Tomás Marques
Drama · 1h 10m
João, an actress from Lisbon, as she stars in a biopic about Liberada, a gender-nonconforming figure persecuted by the Portuguese Inquisition in the 18th century. The film's production becomes a battleground as João clashes with the director over how Liberada’s legacy should be portrayed. These tensions deepen as João's dreams are increasingly haunted by Liberada's ghost, blurring the lines between past and present. When the director succumbs to a mysterious paralysis, leaving the film unfinished, João is left to navigate the unfolding chaos. She faces unanswerable questions, not only about the film's future but also about her own connection to Liberada’s spirit and story.
Cast
June João
André Tecedeiro
Crew
- Director
- Paula Tomás Marques
- Writer
- June João, Paula Tomás Marques
- Director of Photography
- Mafalda Fresco
- Editor
- Jorge Jácome
- Producer
- Cristiana Cruz Forte, Paula Tomás Marques
Details
- Original title
- Duas Vezes João Liberada
- Release date
- 2026-06-18
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- PT
- Spoken languages
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Portugal, Spain
- Production
- Fúria de Boi, Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola