Acting
João Baptista
Born October 27, 1984 · Lisbon, Portugal (age 41)
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Known For
Quarta Divisão · 2013Quarta Divisão
★ 5.62013
MovieThrillerDrama
The film tells the story of Martin, a child of nine years, who one day disappears from private school where he studied. Police mounted a major search operation across the city to find him. All hypotheses are possible: What happened?
Vile · 2012Vile
2012
MovieFantasy
About a boy, the main character, without a name. It is about a present moment in his life and a past one and the film goes back and forth, with flashbacks and images from the present.
Mysteries of Lisbon · 2010Mysteries of Lisbon
★ 7.22010
MovieDramaHistory
The tragic story of the many lives of Father Dinis, his dark origins and his pious works, and the different fates of all those who, trapped in a sinister web of love, hate and crime, cross paths with him through years of adventure.
This Night · 2009This Night
★ 6.02009
MovieDrama
Werner Schroeter directed this dark and surreal tale of a man determined to save a lost lover from a grim fate at the hands of a violent mob. The city of Santa Maria is falling into chaos as an armed military faction is poised to take power in a coup d'etat. Ossorio used to call Santa Maria home, and he has returned in its darkest hour to find the woman he loves, hoping to rescue her from the violence that is lurks around the corner. As Ossorio searches for his love, he meets Victoria in a shabby hotel, who in turn introduces him to her father Barcala, who for the right price is willing to take Ossorio and another passenger away on his boat. While Ossorio is willing to pay Barcala what he wants, can he find the mysterious woman before the ship sets sail?
Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó · 2023Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó
★ 7.32023
MovieComedyMystery
Follows the Bourbon de Linhaça family and their precious Necklace of São Cajó, that's been in the family for over 3500 years and hides secrets, curses and a mythical cod recipe.
The Fatalist · 2005The Fatalist
★ 3.82005
MovieDrama
The complex relationship between master and servant is explored in director João Botelho's adaptation of Denis Diderot's popular novel Jacques le Fataliste et Son Maître. As Tiago (Rogério Samora) drives his master (André Gomes) through the Portuguese countryside to an unspecified destination, the traveling pair embark on a series of highly philosophical discussions. Flowing with tales of his life in the military and previous sexual escapades, Tiago trades a series of tales with his rapt passenger, including the story of a vengeful spurned lover who plots revenge on the nobleman who rejected her by transforming a prostitute into a society lady and convincing him to marry the tainted bride.
Blood Lines · 2018Blood Lines
★ 4.02018
MovieActionComedy
Threatened by a fascist plot, the Portuguese government recruits several "special people" to stop the coup.
20.13: Purgatory · 200620.13: Purgatory
★ 4.82006
MovieDramaWar
Mozambique, 1969. What was meant to be a peaceful Christmas Eve ends up badly as a group of soldiers brings home a prisoner that will be murdered. Simultaneously, the Capitan's wife arrives in surprise, bringing along a Priest, who is supposed to celebrate the mass.
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Super Pai · 2000Super Pai
★ 7.02000
SeriesComedyDrama
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