Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Documentary about the birth of bossa-nova, in Brazil, and the major stars of this musical style.
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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.
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Documentary about the birth of bossa-nova, in Brazil, and the major stars of this musical style.
A documentary made to coincide with Niemeyer's 100th birthday. The renowned architect talks about his long life...
Mixed with fiction and documentary, the film relives the interviews conducted by the writer Clarice Lispector p...
A documentary about the design of cities, which looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and feat...
Vladimir Carvalho's Cinema of Inequality marked the documentary filmmaker's trajectory over decades of activity...
The story of the University of Brasília, since it was only a project in Darcy Ribeiro's head until the fateful...
On a trip across the country, director Alberto Renault visits residential architecture in a meeting with archit...
The fading of composer Zé Keti’s career. The sad portrait of Brazilian Congress closed in 1977. The pain of a m...
Chronicles the life of military lieutenant, later communist militant and Brazilian politician Luiz Carlos Prest...
The testimony of an artist who continues to believe in the socialist ideal. The story of a man who loves women.
Murilo Peres and Pedro Barros get a once-in-a-lifetime pass to roll on the fabled curves of some undisputed mas...
Brazilian architecture in the 20th century influenced generations of architects worldwide. But there was a time...
Jorge Bodanzy appeals to the emotional memories of the period he spent studying at the University of Brasilia t...
A documentary on Brazilian poet and composer Vinicius de Moraes, made by his daughter a few months before his d...
The documentary "Chico e as Cidades" was directed by José Henrique Fonseca in 2001 and re-released by Biscoito...
Documentary about the people who came from all over Brazil to work in the construction of the city of Brasilia,...
It starts in the Indian tabas, goes through colonial architecture and arrives in the Brazilian capital. The fil...
"Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar" portrays the life, thought and achievements of José Zanine Caldas - a self-taught a...
Lucio Costa is one of the rare personalities in the history of Brazil who allows him to cross his individual hi...
The first images of the new capital of Brazil, Brasília!
Documentary about the works