Black Orpheus
"The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world..."
Originally released in 1959. Black Orpheus is a drama/romance film. directed by Marcel Camus.
Starring Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, and Lourdes de Oliveira
Synopsis
Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 12, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (223 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Dispat Films
- Gemma
- Tupan Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Orpheus about?
Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy...
Who directed Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus was directed by Marcel Camus.
How long is Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Black Orpheus released?
Black Orpheus was released on June 12, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Orpheus?
The main cast of Black Orpheus includes Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva.
Is Black Orpheus worth watching?
Black Orpheus has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 223 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.