Orpheus and Eurydice
Orfeusz és Eurydiké
Synopsis
The opera-film, as opposed to Gluck's Vienna version, is a recollection of the ancient tragic Greek myth. Orpheus, who is able to defeat Hades with the power of art, is unable to conquer his own human defects. Amor is sympathetic to Orpheus' sufferings as he mourns his dead beloved, and lets him know the message sent by the Gods, namely that he may take her home from the underworld if he is capable of not looking at her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- István Gaál
- Screenplay & Story
- István Gaál
- Original Score
- Christoph Willibald Gluck
- Original Title
- Orfeusz és Eurydiké
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Budapest Filmstúdió
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
István Gaál
István Gaál, Ranieri de’ Calzabigi
Christoph Willibald Gluck
Sándor Kurucz, József Lörincz, Sára Sándor
István Gaál
Department Leadership Roster
István Gaál
Director
István Gaál
Screenplay
István Gaál
Editor
Sándor Kurucz
Director of Photography
József Lörincz
Director of Photography
Sára Sándor
Director of Photography
Ranieri de’ Calzabigi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orpheus and Eurydice
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What is Orpheus and Eurydice about?
The opera-film, as opposed to Gluck's Vienna version, is a recollection of the ancient tragic Greek myth. Orpheus, who is able to defeat Hades with the power of art, is unable to conquer his own human defects. Amor is sympathetic to Orpheus' sufferings as he mourns his dead beloved, and lets him know the message sent by the Gods, namely that he may take her home from the underworld if he is capable of not looking at her.
Who directed Orpheus and Eurydice?
Orpheus and Eurydice was directed by István Gaál.
Who stars in Orpheus and Eurydice?
The principal cast of Orpheus and Eurydice includes Sándor Téri, Lajos Miller, Enikő Eszenyi, Maddalena Bonifacio, Ákos Sebestyén.
When was Orpheus and Eurydice released and how long is it?
Orpheus and Eurydice was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Orpheus and Eurydice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orpheus and Eurydice was composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck.