Acting
Oscar Niemeyer
PT, EN cinema · 28 credits
Born
15 December 1907
Died
5 December 2012 (aged 104)
Birthplace
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Also known as Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho
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.
Known for
Filmography
When Brazil Was Modern
as Self (archive footage)
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
as Self (archive footage)
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
as Self (archive footage)
Urbanized
as Self
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
as Self (archive footage)
The Invention of Brasilia
as Self (archive footage)
Brascuba
as Self
Pedro Mico
Production Designer
