Two Times João Liberada (2026)
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.
Director: Paula Tomás Marques
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June João as João / Liberada |
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André Tecedeiro as Director |
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Jenny Larrue as Diana / Sister Engrácia |
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Caio Amado Soares as Caio / Franco |
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Eloísa d'Ascensão as Peasant Woman |
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Tiago Aires Lêdo as Peasant Man |
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Alice Azevedo as Alice / Sister Beatriz |
| Directing | Paula Tomás Marques | Director |
| Production | Cristiana Cruz Forte | Producer |
| Production | Paula Tomás Marques | Producer |
| Crew | Fresco Mafalda | Cinematography |
| Sound | Marcelo Tavares | Sound |
| Art | Eloísa d'Ascensão | Art Direction |
| Directing | Helena Estrela Vasconcelos | Assistant Director |
| Editing | Jorge Jácome | Editor |
| Editing | Rita Lamas | Color Grading |
| Writing | June João | Writer |
| Writing | Paula Tomás Marques | Writer |
