Black Orpheus 1959
“The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...”
What is Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 12, 1959
- Studios
- Dispat Films, Gemma, Tupan Filmes
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
Black Orpheus is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Dispat Films, Gemma, Tupan Filmes. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Young lovers flee pursuers through the vibrant favelas of Rio during the Carnaval celebration.”
- features an influential bossa nova soundtrack by Luiz Bonfa and Antonio Carlos Jobim
- sets the classic Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice in a modern Rio de Janeiro setting
- features pursuers including a hitman dressed like Death and a vengeful fiancee
- blends moments of fantasy with stark reality
Watch it if you want to see a retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice set during Carnaval.
The film blends moments of fantasy with stark reality against the backdrop of Rio during Carnaval.
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What is the film based on?
It is an impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, based on the play Orfeu da Conceicao by Vinicius de Moraes.
Where is the film set?
The story is set in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice, along with Orfeu's vengeful fiancee Mira and a hitman dressed like Death.
Who composed the music?
The soundtrack features music by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfa and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
What musical genre did the film introduce to the world?
The film introduced bossa nova to the world through its soundtrack.
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