João Canijo

Portuguese film director and screenwriter (1957–2026)
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João Canijo

Summary

João Canijo is a human[1]. Born in Porto[2], he… he was born on December 10, 1957[3]. He passed away in Vila Viçosa[4]. He died on January 29, 2026[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film editor[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Porto[2], João Canijo…
  • João Canijo passed away in Vila Viçosa[4].
  • João Canijo was born on December 10, 1957[3].
  • João Canijo died on January 29, 2026[5].
  • João Canijo held citizenship in Portugal[10].
  • João Canijo's professions included film director[6].
  • João Canijo's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • João Canijo worked as a film editor[8].
  • João Canijo's education included a stint at Lisbon Theatre and Film School[11].
  • João Canijo was a member of Associação Portuguesa de Realizadores[12].
  • João Canijo is recorded as male[13].
  • João Canijo's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • João Canijo's Commons category is recorded as João Canijo[15].
  • João Canijo's family name is recorded as Altavilla[16].
  • João Canijo's family name is recorded as Canijo[17].
  • João Canijo's given name is recorded as João[18].
  • João Canijo's given name is recorded as Manuel[19].
  • João Canijo's topic's main category is recorded as Category:João Canijo[20].
  • João Canijo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[21].
  • João Canijo's start of work period is recorded as 1984[22].
  • João Canijo's end of work period is recorded as 2026[23].
  • João Canijo's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by João Canijo[24].

Body

Origins and Family

João Canijo was born in Porto[2]. He was born on December 10, 1957[3].

Education

João Canijo's education included a stint at Lisbon Theatre and Film School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film editor[8].

Death and Burial

João Canijo died on January 29, 2026[5]. He passed away in Vila Viçosa[4].

Why It Matters

João Canijo has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was João Canijo born?

João Canijo was born in Porto[2].

Where did João Canijo die?

João Canijo died in Vila Viçosa[4].

What did João Canijo do for work?

João Canijo worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], and film editor[8].

Where did João Canijo go to school?

João Canijo was educated at Lisbon Theatre and Film School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . aprealizadores.com. Retrieved . aprealizadores.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . aprealizadores.com. Retrieved . aprealizadores.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . aprealizadores.com. Retrieved . aprealizadores.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . adorocinema.com. adorocinema.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . cnnportugal.iol.pt. Retrieved . cnnportugal.iol.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Vila Viçosa
    Kinobox person id 159997
    Swedish film database person id 195868
    Gnd id 1056511605
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