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