Germany / Feb 18, 2025 / Berlin International Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Duas Vezes João Liberada |
| Original language | Português (PT) |
| Spoken languages | Português |
| Production countries | Portugal, Spain |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Fúria de Boi, Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola |
| Release date | 18 giugno 2026 |
| Production | Cristiana Cruz Forte, Paula Tomás Marques |
| Writer | June João, Paula Tomás Marques |
| Editing | Jorge Jácome, Rita Lamas |
| Cinematography | Fresco Mafalda |
| Assistant directors | Helena Estrela Vasconcelos, Paula Tomás Marques |
| Production design | Eloísa d'Ascensão |
| Art direction | Eloísa d'Ascensão |
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| Set decoration | Eloísa d'Ascensão |
| Music | Marcelo Tavares |
| Sound | Marcelo Tavares |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Apr 07, 2025 / New Directors/New Films
Taiwan / Jun 23, 2025 / Taipei Film Festival
Czechia / Jul 04, 2025 / Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
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Australia / Aug 11, 2025 / Melbourne International Film Festival
Spain / Sep 22, 2025 / San Sebastián International Film Festival
Peru / Oct 14, 2025 / Lima Alterna Film Festival
Theatrical release
Portugal / Jun 18, 2026
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