Oscar Niemeyer
Born: 1907-12-15 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died: 2012-12-05
Known For: 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.
Filmography
2022
- Quando a Coisa Vira Outra as Self (archive footage)
2020
- Utopia, Distopia as Self
- Concrete Dreams
2019
- Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo as Self (archive footage)
2011
- Urbanized as Self
2005
- Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova as Self (archive footage)
2001
- 1968 - Without Losing Tenderness as Self
1999
- Chico e as Cidades as Self
1997
- The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes as Himself
1990
- Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra as Self
1987
- Brascuba as Self
1986
- Brasília, Uma Sinfonia as Self
1985
- Pedro Mico ... (Production Designer)