Oscar Niemeyer
Acting
Born 1907-12-15
Died 2012-12-05
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
29 credits
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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.
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Filmography
Acting
17 credits
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
Pedro Mico
Brascuba
Urbanized
Chico e as Cidades
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
The Invention of Brasilia
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
When Brazil Was Modern
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
Utopia, Distopia
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
Other credits
12 credits
Casa Brasileira
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
The Inventor of Dreams
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
The First Images of Brasilia
Concrete Dreams
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
O Universo Graciliano
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
Art in Brazil Today
Itinerário de Niemeyer
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
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