Black Orpheus
Orfeu Negro
“The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...”
Synopsis
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.
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1959 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-25
Top Cast
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Breno Mello
Orfeo
Marpessa Dawn
Eurydice
Lourdes de Oliveira
Mira
Léa Garcia
Serafina
Adhemar Ferreira da Silva
Death
Waldetar De Souza
Chico
Alexandre Constantino
Hermes
Jorge Dos Santos
Benedito
Aurino Cassiano
Zeca
Maria Alice
Little Girl
Marcel Camus
Ernesto
Fausto Guerzoni
Fausto
Thereza Santos
Zeni Pereira
Elizeth Cardoso
Cartola
Dona Zica
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Camus
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Viot
- Original Score
- Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Original Title
- Orfeu Negro
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Dispat Films, Gemma Cinematografica, Tupan Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Camus
Jacques Viot, Vinicius de Moraes, Marcel Camus
Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Carlos Jobim
Jean Bourgoin
Andrée Feix
Sacha Gordine
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Camus
Director
Sacha Gordine
Producer
Luiz Bonfá
Original Music Composer
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Original Music Composer
Andrée Feix
Editor
Jacques Viot
Screenplay
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Isabel Pons
Costume Design
Pierre Guffroy
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Orpheus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Orpheus about?
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.
Who directed Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus was directed by Marcel Camus.
Who stars in Black Orpheus?
The principal cast of Black Orpheus includes Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva.
When was Black Orpheus released and how long is it?
Black Orpheus was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Orpheus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Orpheus was composed by Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Carlos Jobim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).