Oscar Niemeyer
Known for: Acting
Born: December 15, 1907
Died: December 5, 2012
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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
28 movies · 1 TV show, newest first
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When Brazil Was Modern
2025
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Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
2022
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Utopia, Distopia
2020
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Concrete Dreams
2020
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Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
2019
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Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
2016
5.0
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
20165.0
O Universo Graciliano
2014
7.3
Urbanized
2011
10.0
The Inventor of Dreams
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Brizola - Tempos de Luta
2007
6.9
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007
7.3
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
7.0
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
2002
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The Invention of Brasilia
2001
7.0
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
2001
7.0
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000
10.0
Chico e as Cidades
1999
7.3
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
1997
6.3
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
1990
7.0
Brascuba
1987
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Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
1986
9.0
Pedro Mico
1985
6.5
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
1983
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Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
1982
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Itinerário de Niemeyer
1973
5.2
Art in Brazil Today
1959
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The First Images of Brasilia
1957
9.0
Casa Brasileira
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