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Black Orpheus (1959)

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.

Released June 12, 1959 100 min 11+

Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance

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Production Companies: Dispat Films, Gemma, Tupan Filmes

Country: Italy
Production Countries: Brazil, France, Italy
Languages: Portuguese

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Runtime: 100 min.
Released: June 12, 1959
Digital Release: May 10, 2020
Status: Released
Certification: PG / 11+

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