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.

Known for

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Urbanized

2011 ⭐ 7.3

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The Inventor of Dreams

2010 ⭐ 10.0

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Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air

2007 ⭐ 6.9

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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

2005 ⭐ 7.3

Career timeline

2025

When Brazil Was Modern

Self (archive footage) · 2025

2022

Quando a Coisa Vira Outra

Self (archive footage) · 2022

2020

Utopia, Distopia

Self · 2020

Concrete Dreams

2020

2019

Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo

Self (archive footage) · 2019

2016

Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos

Self · 2016

Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar

2016

⭐ 5.0

2011

Urbanized Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 7.3

2010

The Inventor of Dreams Notable

2010

⭐ 10.0

2007

Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air

Self · 2007

⭐ 6.9

2005

Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2005

⭐ 7.3

2002

O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna Notable

2002

⭐ 7.0

2001

The Invention of Brasilia

Self (archive footage) · 2001

1968 - Without Losing Tenderness Notable

Self · 2001

⭐ 7.0

2000

Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century Notable

2000

⭐ 7.0

1999

Chico e as Cidades Notable

Self · 1999

⭐ 10.0

1997

The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes Notable

Himself · 1997

⭐ 7.3

1990

Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra

Self · 1990

⭐ 6.3

1987

Brascuba Notable

Self · 1987

⭐ 7.0

1986

Brasília, Uma Sinfonia

Self · 1986

1983

Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família

Self · 1983

⭐ 6.5

1982

Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti

1982

1973

Itinerário de Niemeyer

1973

Frequently appears with

Norman Foster

Self

Jan Gehl

Self

Aracy Balabanian

Clarice Lispector

Beth Goulart

Clarice Lispector

Louise Cardoso

Clarice Lispector

Leticia Spiller

Clarice Lispector

Full filmography

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When Brazil Was Modern

2025

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Quando a Coisa Vira Outra

2022

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Utopia, Distopia

2020

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Concrete Dreams

2020

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Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo

2019

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Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos

2016

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Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar

2016 ⭐ 5.0

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Urbanized

2011 ⭐ 7.3

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The Inventor of Dreams

2010 ⭐ 10.0

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Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air

2007 ⭐ 6.9

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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova

2005 ⭐ 7.3

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O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna

2002 ⭐ 7.0

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The Invention of Brasilia

2001

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1968 - Without Losing Tenderness

2001 ⭐ 7.0

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Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century

2000 ⭐ 7.0

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Chico e as Cidades

1999 ⭐ 10.0

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The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes

1997 ⭐ 7.3

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Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra

1990 ⭐ 6.3

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Brascuba

1987 ⭐ 7.0

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Brasília, Uma Sinfonia

1986