Looking for Black Orpheus
À la Recherche d'Orfeu Negro
Synopsis
Documentary about Marcel Camus' 1959 film Black Orpheus, its cultural and musical roots, and its resonance in Brazil today.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Tournois, René Letzgus
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Tournois, Tunico Amâncio, René Letzgus
- Original Score
- Roberto Menescal, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge
- Original Title
- À la Recherche d'Orfeu Negro
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, France 3 Alsace, Star Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Tournois, René Letzgus
Bernard Tournois, Tunico Amâncio, René Letzgus
Roberto Menescal, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge
Mustapha Barat
Jean Bechtold
Bryan Utman, Aida Marques
Department Leadership Roster
Mustapha Barat
Director of Photography
Bernard Tournois
Writer
Bernard Tournois
Director
Roberto Menescal
Original Music Composer
Tunico Amâncio
Writer
Gilberto Gil
Original Music Composer
Bryan Utman
Producer
René Letzgus
Director
René Letzgus
Writer
Seu Jorge
Original Music Composer
Jean Bechtold
Editor
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What is Looking for Black Orpheus about?
Documentary about Marcel Camus' 1959 film Black Orpheus, its cultural and musical roots, and its resonance in Brazil today.
Who directed Looking for Black Orpheus?
Looking for Black Orpheus was directed by Bernard Tournois, René Letzgus.
Who stars in Looking for Black Orpheus?
The principal cast of Looking for Black Orpheus includes Breno Mello, Carlos Diegues, Milton Nascimento, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge.
When was Looking for Black Orpheus released and how long is it?
Looking for Black Orpheus was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Looking for Black Orpheus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Looking for Black Orpheus was composed by Roberto Menescal, Gilberto Gil, Seu Jorge.