Black Orpheus
The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...
1959 PG 1h 40m
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.
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| Original title | Orfeu Negro |
|---|---|
| Release date | Dec 21, 1959 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | PT |
| Country | Brazil, France, Italy |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | based on myths, legends or folklore, guitar, detached, rio de janeiro, samba, dancing in the street, trolley, orpheus, carnaval, demeaning |
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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 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.
When was Black Orpheus released?
Black Orpheus was released on Dec 21, 1959 (status: Released).
Who directed Black Orpheus?
Marcel Camus directed Black Orpheus.
What is the TMDB rating of Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 from 245 votes.