Black Orpheus
(1959)
Overview
In Rio, Orfeo is a trolley conductor and musician, engaged to Mira. During Carnival week, he sees Eurydice, who's fled her village in fear of a stalker; it's love at first sight. Her cousin Sarafina, with whom she stays in Rio, is a friend of Orfeo and Mira, so the star-crossed lovers meet again. Later, during the revels, wearing Sarafina's costume, Eurydice dances a provocative samba with Orfeo. Not only is Mira enraged when her rival is unmasked, but she is being stalked by Death: Eurydice is in danger, pursued through noisy crowds and a morgue. Can Orfeo conduct her to safety? Don't look back.
Tagline
The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...
Crew
| Director: | Marcel Camus |
| Writers: | Aaron J. March, Vinicius de Moraes, Jacques Viot |
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Breno Mello 
Marpessa Dawn 
Marcel Camus 
Fausto Guerzoni |
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Production Companies
Dispat Films, Gemma, Tupan Filmes
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