João Canijo

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João Canijo

Directing December 10, 1957

Porto, Portugal

João Canijo (born 10 December, 1957; Porto) is a Portuguese filmmaker. His film Get a Life was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. His 2011…

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Lisbon Story

Lisbon Story

7.2 1994 Movie
The State of Things

The State of Things

6.4 1982 Movie
In the White City

In the White City

7.0 1983 Movie
The Convent

The Convent

5.3 1995 Movie
Blood of My Blood

Blood of My Blood

7.1 2011 Movie
The Rose King

The Rose King

6.5 1986 Movie
In the Darkness of the Night

In the Darkness of the Night

6.0 2004 Movie
Lusitanian Illusion

Lusitanian Illusion

6.4 2010 Movie
Blind Man's Bluff

Blind Man's Bluff

7.0 1994 Movie
The Satin Slipper

The Satin Slipper

7.6 1986 Movie
Sai da Minha Vida

Sai da Minha Vida

10.0 1996 TV Show
Black Shoes

Black Shoes

5.1 1998 Movie

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João Canijo (born 10 December, 1957; Porto) is a Portuguese filmmaker. His film Get a Life was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. His 2011 film Blood of My Blood was selected as the Portuguese entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but it did not make the final shortlist. His 2023 film Bad Living won the Silver Bear Jury Prize at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. Before his directorial debut, Canijo worked as assistant director for Wim Wenders in The State of Things (1982) and for Werner Schroeter in Der Rosenkönig (1986).

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Hotel do Rio

    TV show Director

  2. 2024
    O Pomar

    Movie Pai

  3. 2023
    Bad Living

    Movie Director

  4. 2023
    Living Bad

    Movie Director

  5. 2020
    Fojos

    Movie Director

  6. 2017
    Diary of Beiras

    Movie Director

  7. 2017
    Caminhos da Alma - Fátima

    TV show Director

  8. 2017
    Fátima

    Movie Director

  9. 2017
    Guia de Portugal

    TV show Director

  10. 2016
    The Day of My Wedding

    Movie

  11. 2016
    Los Barcos

    Movie

  12. 2015
    Portugal: One Day at a Time

    Movie Director

  13. 2015
    Here in Lisbon

    Movie (segment "Los Barcos")

  14. 2013
    That's Love

    Movie Director

  15. 2012
    Raul Brandão was a Great Writer...

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 2012
    Obligation

    Movie Writer

More credits
  1. 2011
    Blood of My Blood

    Movie Writer

  2. 2011
    The Actor's Work

    Movie Director

  3. 2010
    Lusitanian Illusion

    Movie Director

  4. 2007
    Misbegotten

    Movie Writer

  5. 2006
    Mãe Há Só Uma

    Movie Director

  6. 2004
    In the Darkness of the Night

    Movie Director

  7. 2003
    Fugas.pt

    Movie Director

  8. 2002
    A Audição

    Movie Director

  9. 2001
    Get a Life

    Movie Writer

  10. 2000
    Tarde Demais

    Movie Writer

  11. 1998
    Black Shoes

    Movie Writer

  12. 1996
    Sai da Minha Vida

    TV show Director

  13. 1995
    The Convent

    Movie Production Manager

  14. 1995
    Cluedo

    TV show Director

  15. 1994
    Lisbon Story

    Movie Crook

  16. 1994
    Blind Man's Bluff

    Movie Production Manager

  17. 1994
    Crystal Book

    Movie Production Manager

  18. 1991
    Alentejo Sem Lei

    TV show Director

  19. 1990
    Lovely Child

    Movie Director

  20. 1990
    Step by Step

    Movie

  21. 1989
    Crimes do Coração

    Movie Writer

  22. 1988
    Three Less Me

    Movie Writer

  23. 1987
    The Mountains of the Moon

    Movie Assistant Director

  24. 1986
    The Rose King

    Movie Assistant Director