Nelson Rodrigues

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

9.5

O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro

Movie1976

5.0

Zimba

Movie2021

Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo

TV Series2017

6.4

Máscara da Traição

Movie1969

Otto: De Trás p/ Diante

Movie2022

10.0

Fragmentos de Dois Escritores

Movie1969

7.0

O Rei Pelé

Movie1962

10.0

Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos

Movie2019

Filmography