Oscar Niemeyer
Actor
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
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
as Self 2007
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
as Himself 1997
Art in Brazil Today
1959
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
as Self 1990
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage) 2005
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
as Self 2001
O Universo Graciliano
2014
Chico e as Cidades
as Self 1999
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
as Self 1983
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
2016
The Inventor of Dreams
2010
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
as Self (archive footage) 2019
Itinerário de Niemeyer
1973
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
2007
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
as Self (archive footage) 2022