When Brazil Was Modern

2025Directed by Fabiano Maciel

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Released: June 26, 2025
Runtime: 1h 33m

About When Brazil Was Modern

Documentary

Synopsis

Brazilian architecture in the 20th century influenced generations of architects worldwide. But there was a time when choosing an architectural style also meant choosing a vision for the country, amidst political power struggles.

Director: Fabiano Maciel
Writers: Lauro Cavalcanti
Guilherme Vasconcelos
Fabiano Maciel
Original title: Quando o Brasil Era Moderno

Principal cast

In billing order

Ana Maria MagalhãesNarrator
Lúcio CostaSelf (archive footage)
Oscar NiemeyerSelf (archive footage)
Guilherme WisnikSelf
Paulo Mendes da RochaSelf
Maurício LissovskySelf

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