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.
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Movies (45)
Agonia
2025 · Original Story
Noiva da Morte
2025 · Original Story
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Zimba
2021 · Self (archive footage)
Golden Mouth
2019 · Original Story
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos
2019 · Self (archive footage)
The Asphalt Kiss
2018 · Novel
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 · 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
Engraçadinha
1981 · Novel
The Seven Kittens
1980 · Associate Producer, Theatre Play
Lady on the Bus
1978 · Associate Producer, Theatre Play, Screenstory
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
1976 · Self
The Wedding
1976 · Novel
Vestido de Noiva
1974 · Original Story
All Nudity Shall Be Punished
1973 · Theatre Play
Como Ganhar na Loteria Sem Perder a Esportiva
1971 · Writer
24 Horas no Rio
1970
Máscara da Traição
1969
Fragmentos de Dois Escritores
1969 · Himself
O Mundo Alegre de Helô
1967 · Screenplay
Engraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
1966 · Producer, Original Story
The Deceased
1965 · Original Story
The Kiss
1965 · Original Story
Lollipop!
1964 · Original Story
Golden Mouth
1963 · Original Story
Pretty But Wicked
1963 · Theatre Play
O Rei Pelé
1962 · Himself, Screenplay
Mulheres & Milhões
1961 · Writer
Meu Destino é Pecar
1952 · Original Story
Somos Dois
1950 · Dialogue
