Nelson Rodrigues
Known for WritingBorn 1912-08-23 — died 1980-12-21Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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 · as Self
Zimba
2021 · as Self (archive footage)
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante
2022 · as Self (archive footage)
Máscara da Traição
1969
O Rei Pelé
1962 · as Himself
Fragmentos de Dois Escritores
1969 · as Himself
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos
2019 · as Self (archive footage)
24 Horas no Rio
1970