Person file · Writing
Nelson Rodrigues
Born 1912-08-23Recife, 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.
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Movies & roles
Otto: De Trás p/ DianteSelf (archive footage)ZimbaSelf (archive footage)Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and ChaosSelf (archive footage)Mario Filho - O Criador das MultidõesSelf (archive footage)O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de TeatroSelf24 Horas no RioRoleMáscara da TraiçãoRoleFragmentos de Dois EscritoresHimselfO Rei PeléHimself