Nelson Rodrigues
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- August 23, 1912
- Died
- December 21, 1980
- Birthplace
- Recife, 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.
Filmography
The Asphalt Kiss 2018
Novel
Engraçadinha 1981
Novel
The Wedding 1976
Novel
Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva 1971
Writer
O Mundo Alegre de Helô 1967
Screenplay
O Rei Pelé 1962
as Himself, Screenplay
Mulheres & Milhões 1961
Writer
Noiva da Morte 2025
Original Story
Agonia 2025
Original Story
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Zimba 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Golden Mouth 2019
Original Story
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos 2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Serpent 2016
Original Story
No One Loves Anyone For More Than Two Years 2015
Original Story
Bonitinha, Mas Ordinária 2013
Theatre Play
Mario Filho - O Criador das Multidões 2010
as Self (archive footage)
Vestido de Noiva 2006
Original Story
Os Filhos de Nelson 2000
Original Story
Boca de Ouro 1999
Original Story
Twins 1999
Short Story
Treason 1999
Original Story
A Serpente 1992
Theatre Play, Original Story
Boca de Ouro 1990
Theatre Play, Original Story
Senhora dos Afogados 1985
Theatre Play
Perdoa-Me Por Me Traíres 1983
Original Story
The Kiss 1981
Original Story
Cute but Ordinary 1981
Theatre Play
Family Album 1981
Original Story
The Seven Kittens 1980
Associate Producer, Theatre Play
Credits from TMDB.