Best Foreign Film winner is a modern interpretation of the Orpheus-Eurydice myth set during Carnival time in Rio, where a streetcar conductor falls in love with a beautiful woman who’s just jilted her boyfriend, who disguises himself to exact revenge on her., Camus’ winner of the Palme d’Or winner at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival is a modern reinterpretation of the myth of Orpheus which simultaneously celebrates the beauty, music and people of Brazil. In this version of the ages-old tale, Orpheus is a streetcar conductor and star Carnival dancer who is betrothed to the determined Mira but is in love with Eurydice., Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro) is literally what its title suggests: a retelling of the “Orpheus and Eurydice” legend enacted by black performers. This time the setting is the annual Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Orpheus (Breno Mello) is a streetcar conductor; Eurydice (Marpessa Dawn) has just jilted her lover and is attempting to escape his wrath. Orpheus himself falls in love with Eurydice, whereupon her ex-lover, disguised as the Angel of Death shows up and kills Eurydice. To reclaim his lost love, Orpheus enters “Hell” (the Rio morgue) and uses supernatural methods to revive the dead girl. A multi-award winner on the international film scene, Black Orpheus features a samba musical score by Luiz Bonfa and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Black Orpheus ” ?
A: The main cast includes Adhemar da Silva,Alexandro Constantino,Waldetar de Souza,Jorge dos Santos,Marcel Camus,Aurino Cassiano,Breno Mello,Marpessa Dawn,Léa Garcia,Lourdes De Oliveira,Fausto Guerzoni,Jean Bourgoin,Andrée Feix,Vinicius de Moraes,Marcel Camus,Jacques Viot.
Q: When Did the “Black Orpheus” Released?
A: The Movie “Black Orpheus” originally aired on 1959-06-12 and released in the year of 1958.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Black Orpheus” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Black Orpheus” ?
A: “Black Orpheus” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
