Oscar Niemeyer
Known for Acting · 28 credits
- Born
- 1907-12-15
- Died
- 2012-12-05
- Place of birth
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Also known as
- Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho
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
TV Shows (1)
Movies (27)
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Urbanized
2011
as Self
Chico e as Cidades
1999
as Self
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
2016
as Self
The Invention of Brasilia
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007
as Self
The Inventor of Dreams
2010
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
1982
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
2001
as Self
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
2016
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
2022
as Self (archive footage)
When Brazil Was Modern
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Concrete Dreams
2020
Utopia, Distopia
2020
as Self
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
1983
as Self
Brascuba
1987
as Self
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
1997
as Himself
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
1986
as Self
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
2007
Itinerário de Niemeyer
1973
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
1990
as Self
O Universo Graciliano
2014
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
2002
Art in Brazil Today
1959
The First Images of Brasilia
1957
About Oscar Niemeyer
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… With 28 credits spanning from 1957 to 2025, Oscar Niemeyer has appeared in 27 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Oscar Niemeyer Movies
- Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova (2005) — as Self (archive footage)
- Urbanized (2011) — as Self
- Chico e as Cidades (1999) — as Self
- Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos (2016) — as Self
- The Invention of Brasilia (2001) — as Self (archive footage)
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