Oscar Niemeyer
Acting
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.
Movies
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
2002
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
2016
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
1986
The First Images of Brasilia
1957
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
1982
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
1997
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
1990
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007
Art in Brazil Today
1959
When Brazil Was Modern
2025
Urbanized
2011
The Inventor of Dreams
2010
Brascuba
1987
Utopia, Distopia
2020
Chico e as Cidades
1999
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
2001
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
1983
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
2022
