- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- August 23, 1912
- Place of Birth
- Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
- Died
- December 21, 1980
Nelson Rodrigues
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.
Filmography
Agonia
movieAgonia
2025 · Original Story
movieNoiva da Morte
2025 · Original Story
movieOtto: De Trás p/ Diante
2022 · Self (archive footage)
movieZimba
2021 · Self (archive footage)
tvLinhas Cruzadas
2021 · Novel, Writer, Dramaturgy
movieGolden Mouth
2019 · Original Story
movieNeville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos
2019 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Asphalt Kiss
2018 · Novel
tvNelson: Por Ele Mesmo
2017
movieThe Serpent
2016 · Original Story
movieNo One Loves Anyone For More Than Two Years
2015 · Original Story
movieBonitinha, Mas Ordinária
2013 · Theatre Play
movieVestido de Noiva
2006 · Original Story
tvBrava Gente
2000 · Novel
movieOs Filhos de Nelson
2000 · Original Story
movieBoca de Ouro
1999 · Original Story
movieTwins
1999 · Short Story
movieTreason
1999 · Original Story
tvA Vida Como Ela É...
1996 · Story
tvCutie Pie... Her Loves and Sins
1995 · Novel
movieA Serpente
1992 · Theatre Play, Original Story
movieBoca de Ouro
1990 · Theatre Play, Original Story
movieSenhora dos Afogados
1985 · Theatre Play
tvMeu Destino É Pecar
1984 · Creator
moviePerdoa-Me Por Me Traíres
1983 · Original Story
tvO Homem Proibido
1982 · Original Story
movieThe Kiss
1981 · Original Story
movieCute but Ordinary
1981 · Theatre Play
movieFamily Album
1981 · Original Story
movieEngraçadinha
1981 · Novel
movieThe Seven Kittens
1980 · Associate Producer, Theatre Play
movieLady on the Bus
1978 · Associate Producer, Theatre Play, Screenstory
movieO Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
1976 · Self
movieThe Wedding
1976 · Novel
movieVestido de Noiva
1974 · Original Story
movieAll Nudity Shall Be Punished
1973 · Theatre Play
movieComo Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva
1971 · Writer
movie24 Horas no Rio
1970
movieMáscara da Traição
1969
movieFragmentos de Dois Escritores
1969 · Himself
movieO Mundo Alegre de Helô
1967 · Screenplay
movieEngraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
1966 · Producer, Original Story
movieThe Deceased
1965 · Original Story
movieThe Kiss
1965 · Original Story
movieLollipop!
1964 · Original Story
movieGolden Mouth
1963 · Original Story
moviePretty But Wicked
1963 · Theatre Play
movieO Rei Pelé
1962 · Himself, Screenplay
movieMulheres & Milhões
1961 · Writer
movieMeu Destino é Pecar
1952 · Original Story
movieSomos Dois
1950 · Dialogue