Oscar Niemeyer
Acting • Born 1907-12-15 – Died 2012-12-05
Biography
Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern architecture. He was best known for his use of abstract forms and curves, innovative use of reinforced concrete, and a departure from the rigid geometries of earlier modernist architects. He was a pioneer in exploring the aesthetic possibilities of modern materials and construction techniques. Niemeyer played a central role in the design of Brasília the city specially designed, planned, and built to be the capital of Brazil, which was inaugurated in 1960. Niemeyer designed many of the city's iconic buildings, including the National Congress, the Cathedral of Brasília, and the Palácio da Alvorada.
Filmography
27 credits
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
Movie • 2007
Self
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
Movie • 2001
Self
O Universo Graciliano
Movie • 2014
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
Movie • 2019
Self (archive footage)
Itinerário de Niemeyer
Movie • 1973
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
Movie • 1990
Self
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
Movie • 2007
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Movie • 2005
Self (archive footage)
Chico e as Cidades
Movie • 1999
Self
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
Movie • 2022
Self (archive footage)
Concrete Dreams
Movie • 2020
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
Movie • 1986
Self
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
Movie • 2002
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
Movie • 2016
Self
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
Movie • 1982
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
Movie • 1997
Himself
Urbanized
Movie • 2011
Self
Art in Brazil Today
Movie • 1959
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
Movie • 2000
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
Movie • 1983
Self
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
Movie • 2016
Utopia, Distopia
Movie • 2020
Self
Brascuba
Movie • 1987
Self
The Inventor of Dreams
Movie • 2010
The First Images of Brasilia
Movie • 1957
When Brazil Was Modern
Movie • 2025
Self (archive footage)
Casa Brasileira
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