Oscar Niemeyer
Known for Acting
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
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Urbanized
2011
as Self
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007
as Self
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
1983
as Self
Chico e as Cidades
1999
as Self
Pedro Mico
1985
Production Designer
The Inventor of Dreams
2010
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
2016
as Self
Brascuba
1987
as Self
Utopia, Distopia
2020
as Self
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
2019
as Self (archive footage)
When Brazil Was Modern
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Concrete Dreams
2020
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
2001
as Self
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
1982
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
2007
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
1997
as Himself
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
2016
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
1986
as Self