Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer

Acting
Born 1907-12-15 - Died 2012-12-05Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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.

Movies (27)

Brasília, Uma Sinfonia

Brasília, Uma Sinfonia

1986Movie
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
6.3

Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra

1990Movie6.3
Brascuba
7.0

Brascuba

1987Movie7.0
Chico e as Cidades
10.0

Chico e as Cidades

1999Movie10.0
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
7.0

O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna

2002Movie7.0
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
7.3

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

2005Movie7.3
The Invention of Brasilia

The Invention of Brasilia

2001Movie
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra

Quando a Coisa Vira Outra

2022Movie
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
6.9

Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air

2007Movie6.9
Urbanized
7.3

Urbanized

2011Movie7.3
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
5.0

Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar

2016Movie5.0
When Brazil Was Modern

When Brazil Was Modern

2025Movie
The Inventor of Dreams
10.0

The Inventor of Dreams

2010Movie10.0
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos

Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos

2016Movie
O Universo Graciliano
5.0

O Universo Graciliano

2014Movie5.0
Utopia, Distopia

Utopia, Distopia

2020Movie
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti

Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti

1982Movie
Itinerário de Niemeyer

Itinerário de Niemeyer

1973Movie
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
7.3

The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes

1997Movie7.3
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
6.5

Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família

1983Movie6.5
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo

Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo

2019Movie
Brizola - Tempos de Luta

Brizola - Tempos de Luta

2007Movie
Art in Brazil Today
5.2

Art in Brazil Today

1959Movie5.2
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
7.0

1968 - Without Losing Tenderness

2001Movie7.0
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
7.0

Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century

2000Movie7.0
Concrete Dreams

Concrete Dreams

2020Movie
The First Images of Brasilia

The First Images of Brasilia

1957Movie

TV Shows (1)

Casa Brasileira
9.0

Casa Brasileira

Series9.0