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.
Top Filmography
Urbanized
2011 // MOVIE
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007 // MOVIE
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
1997 // MOVIE
Art in Brazil Today
1959 // MOVIE
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
2000 // MOVIE
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
1990 // MOVIE
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005 // MOVIE
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
2001 // MOVIE
O Universo Graciliano
2014 // MOVIE
Chico e as Cidades
1999 // MOVIE
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
1983 // MOVIE
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
2016 // MOVIE
The Inventor of Dreams
2010 // MOVIE
Casa Brasileira
NaN // TV
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
2019 // MOVIE