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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
as Self
2007
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
as Self
2001
O Universo Graciliano
2014
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
as Self (archive footage)
2019
Itinerário de Niemeyer
1973
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
as Self
1990
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
2007
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Chico e as Cidades
as Self
1999
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Concrete Dreams
2020
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
as Self
1986
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
2002
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
as Self
2016
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
1982
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
as Himself
1997
Urbanized
as Self
2011
Art in Brazil Today
1959
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
as Self
1983
