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
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: June 18, 2026
Cast
- June João - João / Liberada
- André Tecedeiro - Director
- Jenny Larrue - Diana / Sister Engrácia
- Caio Amado Soares - Caio / Franco
- Eloísa d'Ascensão - Peasant Woman
- Tiago Aires Lêdo - Peasant Man
- Alice Azevedo - Alice / Sister Beatriz
Screenplay
Editing: Jorge Jácome
Production: Fúria de Boi, Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola
Country: Portugal, Spain
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Paula Tomás Marques
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Two Times João Liberada about?
- 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.
- Who directed Two Times João Liberada?
- Two Times João Liberada was directed by Paula Tomás Marques.
- Who stars in Two Times João Liberada?
- Two Times João Liberada stars June João, André Tecedeiro, Jenny Larrue, Caio Amado Soares, Eloísa d'Ascensão, Tiago Aires Lêdo.
- How long is Two Times João Liberada?
- Two Times João Liberada has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is Two Times João Liberada?
- Two Times João Liberada is a Drama film.
- Where was Two Times João Liberada produced?
- Two Times João Liberada was produced in Portugal, Spain.