Orfeu negro Black Orpheus

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Title:

Orfeu negro Black Orpheus

Author:

Camus, Marcel, 1912-1982.

Uniform Title:

Orfeu negro (Motion picture)

Edition:

[DVD version].

Publication Information:

[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, [1999]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Series:

Criterion collection ; 48

Criterion collection ; 48.

Summary:

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.

General Note:

DVD release of the 1959 Dispatfilm motion picture.

Special features: Uncut version of film featuring previously unseen footage, remastered sound, new English subtitle translation, English-dubbed soundtrack, French theatrical trailer.

Inspired from the play "Orfeu da condeiçāo" by Vinícius de Moraes.

"A Janus Films release."

For specific features see interactive menu.

Language:

Portuguese

Personal Subject:

Orpheus (Greek mythological character)

Subject Term:

Carnival -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro -- Drama.

Bossa nova (Music)

Genre:

Feature films.