Nelson Rodrigues
Writing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Nelson Rodrigues
The Kiss
1981
Filmography
Acting (9)
2022
Otto: De Trás p/ Dianteas Self (archive footage)
2021
Zimbaas Self (archive footage)
5.0
2019
Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaosas Self (archive footage)
10.0
2010
Mario Filho - O Criador das Multidõesas Self (archive footage)
9.5
1970
7.0
6.4
1969
Fragmentos de Dois Escritoresas Himself
10.0
1962
O Rei Peléas Himself
7.0
Production & Directing (43)
2025
AgoniaOriginal Story
2025
Noiva da MorteOriginal Story
2019
Golden MouthOriginal Story
6.2
2018
The Asphalt KissNovel
7.4
2016
The SerpentOriginal Story
5.8
2015
No One Loves Anyone For More Than Two YearsOriginal Story
5.9
2013
Bonitinha, Mas OrdináriaTheatre Play
4.6
2006
Vestido de NoivaOriginal Story
4.0
2000
Os Filhos de NelsonOriginal Story
10.0
1999
Boca de OuroOriginal Story
1999
TwinsShort Story
6.2
1999
TreasonOriginal Story
6.5
1992
A SerpenteTheatre Play
2.0
1992
A SerpenteOriginal Story
2.0
1990
Boca de OuroTheatre Play
8.0
1990
Boca de OuroOriginal Story
8.0
1985
Senhora dos AfogadosTheatre Play
1983
Perdoa-Me Por Me TraíresOriginal Story
5.8
1981
The KissOriginal Story
7.2
1981
Cute but OrdinaryTheatre Play
5.0
1981
Family AlbumOriginal Story
4.8
1981
EngraçadinhaNovel
5.3
1980
The Seven KittensAssociate Producer
6.1
1980
The Seven KittensTheatre Play
6.1
1978
Lady on the BusAssociate Producer
5.5
1978
Lady on the BusTheatre Play
5.5
1978
Lady on the BusScreenstory
5.5
1976
The WeddingNovel
4.6
1974
Vestido de NoivaOriginal Story
5.5
1973
All Nudity Shall Be PunishedTheatre Play
4.9
7.0
1967
O Mundo Alegre de HelôScreenplay
9.0
1966
Engraçadinha Depois dos TrintaProducer
6.0
1966
Engraçadinha Depois dos TrintaOriginal Story
6.0
1965
The DeceasedOriginal Story
7.1
1965
The KissOriginal Story
3.5
1964
Lollipop!Original Story
5.3
1963
Golden MouthOriginal Story
6.8
1963
Pretty But WickedTheatre Play
7.0
1962
O Rei PeléScreenplay
7.0
1961
Mulheres & MilhõesWriter
8.0
1952
Meu Destino é PecarOriginal Story
10.0
1950
Somos DoisDialogue
8.0