Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1907-12-15
Day of Death
2012-12-05
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
Filmography (27)
When Brazil Was Modern
2025
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
2022
Utopia, Distopia
2020
Concrete Dreams
2020
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
2019
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
2016
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
2016O Universo Graciliano
2014
Urbanized
2011
The Inventor of Dreams
2010Brizola - Tempos de Luta
2007
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
2002
