Orfeo
Originally released in 1985. Orfeo is a fantasy/music film. directed by Claude Goretta.
Starring Gino Quilico, Audrey Michael, and Carolyn Watkinson
Synopsis
Claude Goretta brings to life the age-old tale of Orpheus and Eurydice in a fresh adaptation of Monteverdi’s Orfeo. Monteverdi’s fabled opera Orfeo was long described as the first opera to have been written. Although modern scholarship has proven this to be untrue, the work remains one of the pillars of western music history, a musical creation which laid the foundations for much of what was to come. As musicologist Jack Westrup explains, Orfeo marked a major milestone not because it broke new ground, but because imagination had taken precedence over theory. While Monteverdi may not have been a revolutionary, his music represents the culmination of centuries of musical evolution, and shows him as the clear master of both polyphony and monody.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- Erato Films
- France 2
- Radio France
- Istituto Luce-Italnoleggio Cinematografico
- Radio Canada
- SRG SSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orfeo about?
Claude Goretta brings to life the age-old tale of Orpheus and Eurydice in a fresh adaptation of Monteverdi’s Orfeo. Monteverdi’s fabled opera Orfeo was long described as the first opera to hav...
Who directed Orfeo?
Orfeo was directed by Claude Goretta.
How long is Orfeo?
Orfeo has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Orfeo released?
Orfeo was released on October 18, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Orfeo?
The main cast of Orfeo includes Gino Quilico, Audrey Michael, Carolyn Watkinson, Danielle Borst.