Lúcio Costa

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Self

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 1990, 2h 15m • as Self

Documentary about the people who came from all over Brazil to work in the construction of the city of Brasilia, their stories, and the abuse and humiliation they suffered in the process.

Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Lucio Costa is one of the rare personalities in the history of Brazil who allows him to cross his individual history with nation-building in a very natural and open way. The documentary narrates, through the trajectory of the architect and urban planner Lucio Costa, the process of "formation" of modern Brazilian architecture.

Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)

A modernist capital, from the geological formation of the Central Plateau to the present day, passing through the saga of its construction. Brasília is the result of a genius generation that wished to recreate Brazil, then still archaic, slave and colonial, in a modern, authentic and utopian Brazil.

Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)

A documentary made to coincide with Niemeyer's 100th birthday. The renowned architect talks about his long life, his inspirations, and his aspirations towards a just Brazil, and the ways he tried to help that along in his spectacular and beautiful buildings.

Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Record of the importance of Confeitaria Colombo in cultural life from the beginning of the century, in Rio de Janeiro, to the present day.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)

Brazilian architecture in the 20th century influenced generations of architects worldwide. But there was a time when choosing an architectural style also meant choosing a vision for the country, amidst political power struggles.

Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

It starts in the Indian tabas, goes through colonial architecture and arrives in the Brazilian capital. The film follows a script left by Alberto Cavalcanti, after a trip to Brasilia in 1978.

Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Documentary about the works

Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The first images of the new capital of Brazil, Brasília!