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Oscar Niemeyer
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.
As actor
When Brazil Was Modern
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
Concrete Dreams
Utopia, Distopia
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
O Universo Graciliano
Urbanized
The Inventor of Dreams
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
The Invention of Brasilia
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
Chico e as Cidades
The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
Brascuba
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
Itinerário de Niemeyer
Art in Brazil Today
The First Images of Brasilia