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Orfeus

January 18, 2012 0h 18m

Originally released in 2012. Orfeus is a animation/horror film. directed by Thomas Simonsen Balmbra. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Thomas Simonsen Balmbra, Anna Thygesen, and Espen Olaisen

Synopsis

Orpheus is the great musician of Greek mythology, who played so beautifully that everyone who heard it was bewitched. When his beloved Eurydike dies on their wedding day, he travels to the underworld to retrieve her. A stop-motion re-imagining of the story about Orpheus and Eurydice from Greek mythology with a northern folk tale inspired style. Shot on 16mm with a Bolex and inspired by Czech puppetry, German expressionism, and body horror.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 18, 2012 14 years ago
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Runtime 0h 18m 18 minutes total
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Budget $80K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country Norway Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$80,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orfeus about?

Orpheus is the great musician of Greek mythology, who played so beautifully that everyone who heard it was bewitched. When his beloved Eurydike dies on their wedding day, he travels to the underwor...

Who directed Orfeus?

Orfeus was directed by Thomas Simonsen Balmbra.

How long is Orfeus?

Orfeus has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).

When was Orfeus released?

Orfeus was released on January 18, 2012 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Orfeus?

The main cast of Orfeus includes Thomas Simonsen Balmbra, Anna Thygesen, Espen Olaisen, Heidi Therese Klemetsen.