Nelson Rodrigues
Writing•Born August 23, 1912•Died December 21, 1980 (age 68)•Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Biography
Nelson Falcão Rodrigues (Recife, August 23, 1912 – Rio de Janeiro, December 21, 1980) was a writer, journalist, novelist, playwright, short story writer, and chronicler of Brazilian customs and football. He is considered Brazil's most influential playwright. His plays usually dealt with topics considered taboo by Brazilian society, such as sexuality, virginity and incest, denouncing the hypocrisy of family life in the middle and upper classes.
Known For
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
1976•Movie•
9.5
Zimba
2021•Movie•
5.0
O Rei Pelé
1962•Movie•
7.0
Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo
2017•TV Series
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante
2022•Movie
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos
2019•Movie•
10.0
24 Horas no Rio
1970•Movie•
7.0
Máscara da Traição
1969•Movie•
6.4
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentWriting
BirthdayAugust 23, 1912
Day of DeathDecember 21, 1980
Place of BirthRecife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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