
Black Orpheus
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Set against the vibrant backdrop of Rio de Janeiro during Carnival, this film reimagines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The story follows Orfeu, a charming trolley driver and musician, who falls deeply in love with the ethereal Eurydice, a newcomer to the city. Their romance is threatened by a mysterious figure, leading to a tragic yet poetic journey. Directed by Marcel Camus, the film won the Palme d’Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It features captivating performances by Breno Mello and Marpessa Dawn and can be viewed on 123Movies / Movies123 for free.
Duration:1h 40min
Views:616
Release:1959
Release Date:1959-06-12
Director:Marcel Camus
Actors:Ademar Da Silva, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, Alexandre Constantino, Alexandro Constantino, Aurino Cassiano, Breno Mello, Fausto Guerzoni, Jorge Dos Santos, Léa Garcia, Lourdes de Oliveira, Marcel Camus, Maria Alice, Marpessa Dawn, Waldemar De Souza, Waldetar De Souza
Company:Dispat Films, Gemma Cinematografica, Tupan Filmes
Awards:Won 1 Oscar, 4 wins & 2 nominations total
TMDB:7.0
Rotten Tomatoes:88%
FilmAffinity:6.8
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