Oscar Niemeyer
Known For
Acting
Born
1907-12-15 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died
2012-12-05
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.
Most Known For
Brascuba
as Self
Casa Brasileira
Urbanized
as Self
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage)
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
as Self
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
as Self
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
as Self
The Inventor of Dreams
When Brazil Was Modern
as Self (archive footage)
Chico e as Cidades
as Self
Utopia, Distopia
as Self
Concrete Dreams
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
as Self (archive footage)
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
as Self
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
O Universo Graciliano
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
as Himself
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
as Self