Two Times João Liberada (2026)

Lisbon actress João steps into the spotlight to portray Liberada, a trailblazing gender-nonconforming figure ruthlessly targeted by the Portuguese Inquisition in the 1700s. But behind the scenes, the film set becomes a creative battlefield as João locks horns with the director over how Liberada's true legacy should be honored. As their clash escalates, João’s sleep becomes haunted by Liberada’s ghost, dissolving the line between cinematic fiction and haunting reality. When the director is struck by a strange paralysis, leaving the project frozen mid-production, João must steer through the ensuing turmoil. She confronts impossible questions—not just about salvaging the unfinished film, but about the eerie bond forming between her own soul and Liberada’s restless spirit.