Black Orpheus
(1959)Orfeu Negro
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This superb retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice Greek legend is set against Rio de Janeiro's madness during Carnival. Orpheus (Breno Mello), a trolley car conductor, is engaged to Mira (Lourdes de Oliveira) but in love with Eurydice (Marpessa Dawn). A vengeful Mira and Eurydice's ex-lover, costumed as Death, pursue Orpheus and his new paramour through the feverish Carnival night. Black Orpheus earned an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
Starring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn
Director: Marcel Camus Genre: Foreign Format: DVD and streaming Language: Portuguese, English Subtitles: English Awards: Academy Award® Winner ...  Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
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