The Red Thread
Le Fil rouge
Synopsis
As if in a dream, a young girl recounts the story of Orpheus and Eurydice and the questions raised by the myth. Heartsick from suffering, Orpheus descends into the Underworld to bring his beloved Eurydice who has just died from a snake bite back. The magnificent music played by Orpheus convinces Hades, the god of the Underworld, to free Eurydice, but on one condition : on his way back to Earth, Orpheus must not look back at Eurydice. On finally arriving at the gates of the Underworld, already catching glimpses of trees and bushes, Orpheus looks back. Eurydice disappears forever into darkness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alice Rohrwacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Pettenello, Carmela Covino, Alice Rohrwacher
- Original Title
- Le Fil rouge
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Tempesta
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alice Rohrwacher
Marco Pettenello, Carmela Covino, Alice Rohrwacher
Department Leadership Roster
Alice Rohrwacher
Director
Marco Pettenello
Writer
Carmela Covino
Writer
Alice Rohrwacher
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Thread
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What is The Red Thread about?
As if in a dream, a young girl recounts the story of Orpheus and Eurydice and the questions raised by the myth. Heartsick from suffering, Orpheus descends into the Underworld to bring his beloved Eurydice who has just died from a snake bite back. The magnificent music played by Orpheus convinces Hades, the god of the Underworld, to free Eurydice, but on one condition : on his way back to Earth, Orpheus must not look back at Eurydice. On finally arriving at the gates of the Underworld, already catching glimpses of trees and bushes, Orpheus looks back. Eurydice disappears forever into darkness.
Who directed The Red Thread?
The Red Thread was directed by Alice Rohrwacher.
Who stars in The Red Thread?
The principal cast of The Red Thread includes Yile Yara Vianello.
When was The Red Thread released and how long is it?
The Red Thread was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 5m.