Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | PT |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 247 votes) |
Black Orpheus — FAQ
Is Black Orpheus worth watching? Black Orpheus holds a 7.0/10 rating from 247 viewers. 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
Who directed Black Orpheus? Directed by Marcel Camus.
Who is in the cast of Black Orpheus? It stars Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, Waldetar De Souza and more.
Where can I stream Black Orpheus? You can stream Black Orpheus on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability may vary by region.
When did Black Orpheus release? It released in 1959.
