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Black Orpheus = Orfeu Negro

Story based on the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice set against the colorful background of the carnival in Rio de Janiero. With its magnificent color photography and lively soundtrack, this film brought the infectious bossa nova beat to the United States.

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Main Authors: Bonfá, Luiz (Composer), Jobim, Antonio Carlos (Composer)
Corporate Authors: Lopert Films, Dispatfilm (Firm), Gemma cinematografica (Firm), Tupan Filmes, Janus Films, Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors: Camus, Marcel, 1912-1982 (Director), Gordine, Sacha, Viot, Jacques (Screenwriter), Mello, Breno (Actor), Dawn, Marpessa (Actor), Oliveira, Lourdes de (Actor), Garcia, Léa, 1933- (Actor), Moraes, Vinícius de
Format: Videos DVD
Language:Portuguese
English
Published: [Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, c1999.
Edition:Extended international version.
Series:Criterion collection ; 48
Subjects:
Orpheus (Greek mythology) > Drama.
Carnival > Brazil > Rio de Janeiro > Drama.
Bossa nova (Music) > Drama.
Motion pictures, Portuguese.
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