Black Orpheus
1959
⭐7.0(237 votes)
1h 40m
DramaRomance
Overview
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.
About Black Orpheus
Black Orpheus (1959) is a Drama, Romance film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Black Orpheus on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 237 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
