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.
Acting (23 movies)
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
2001
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
2019
Itinerário de Niemeyer
1973
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
1990
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
Chico e as Cidades
1999
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
2022
Concrete Dreams
2020
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
1986
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
2002
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
2016
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
1982
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
1997
Urbanized
2011
Art in Brazil Today
1959
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
1983
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
2016
Utopia, Distopia
2020
Brascuba
1987
The Inventor of Dreams
2010
The First Images of Brasilia
1957
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