José P. Miguel
Film director and screenwriter, working in Portugal.
Último Canto (2026) — In 1950s Portugal, Isaltina, a taxidermist, lives between silence and the death she preserves. After a mining accident, Leopoldo brings her the canary once used to detect gas underground. By preserving the small bird, Isaltina turns loss into memory.
Auto de Fé (2026) — Samuel, a priest who secretly takes part in illegal fights, kills an opponent during a match. When he discovers the young man is the son of D. Teresa, a respected local parishioner, Samuel is consumed by guilt. Later, in the confessional, his childhood friend Fernando approaches him to deliver the promised payment, deepening Samuel’s moral conflict.
Balada de Outono (2026) — Fado music video in the heart of Lisbon, filmed with 35mm and 16mm film.
Sorry Jar (2026) — Do we have the courage to own who we are? What's harder — living in the past, or moving forward? Two old friends arrive at a misunderstanding. One happy to learn that the love of her life has returned. The other knowing he has come to say goodbye.
Alegria (2026) — A man takes care of a horse — he enjoys it, he likes its company. The horse is named Alegria, happiness in Portuguese.
Auctus (2026) — A man drinks blue.