Nelson Rodrigues
Writing
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.
Known for
Writing42
Agonia
2025
Original Story
movieNoiva da Morte
2025
Original Story
tvLinhas Cruzadas
2021
Novel, Writer
movieGolden Mouth
2019
Original Story
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
movieA Serpente
1992
Theatre Play, Original Story
movieBoca de Ouro
1990
Theatre Play, Original Story
movieSenhora dos Afogados
1985
Theatre Play
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
movieThe Seven Kittens
1980
Theatre Play
movieLady on the Bus
1978
Theatre Play, Screenstory
movieThe Wedding
1976
Novel
movieVestido de Noiva
1974
Original Story
movieAll Nudity Shall Be Punished
1973
Theatre Play
movieO Mundo Alegre de Helô
1967
Screenplay
movieEngraçadinha Depois dos Trinta
1966
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
Screenplay
movieMeu Destino é Pecar
1952
Original Story
movieSomos Dois
1950
Dialogue
Acting9
movieOtto: De Trás p/ Diante
2022
Self (archive footage)
movieZimba
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieNeville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos
2019
Self (archive footage)
movieO Rei Pelé
1962
Himself
Production3
movieThe Seven Kittens
1980
Associate Producer
movieLady on the Bus
1978
Associate Producer
Creator1
tvMeu Destino É Pecar
1984
Creator
Crew1
tvLinhas Cruzadas
2021
Dramaturgy