Orpheus in the Underworld
Orpheus in der Unterwelt
Synopsis
This musical comedy based on an opera by Jacques Offenbach incorporates a twist on the classic Greek myth: Orpheus, a music teacher at a girls’ school in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, actually does not miss his wife Eurydice that much – until the gods and Offenbach himself pressure him to retrieve her from Hades.
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Orpheus in der Unterwelt – trailer | IFFR 2023
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Horst Bonnet
- Screenplay & Story
- Horst Bonnet
- Original Score
- Jacques Offenbach
- Original Title
- Orpheus in der Unterwelt
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Horst Bonnet
Horst Bonnet
Jacques Offenbach
Otto Hanisch
Thea Richter
Department Leadership Roster
Horst Bonnet
Director
Horst Bonnet
Writer
Otto Hanisch
Director of Photography
Jacques Offenbach
Original Music Composer
Christiane Dorst
Costume Design
Werner Schulz
Costume Design
Alfred Hirschmeier
Production Design
Thea Richter
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DEFA 70
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What is Orpheus in the Underworld about?
This musical comedy based on an opera by Jacques Offenbach incorporates a twist on the classic Greek myth: Orpheus, a music teacher at a girls’ school in the ancient Greek city of Thebes, actually does not miss his wife Eurydice that much – until the gods and Offenbach himself pressure him to retrieve her from Hades.
Who directed Orpheus in the Underworld?
Orpheus in the Underworld was directed by Horst Bonnet.
Who stars in Orpheus in the Underworld?
The principal cast of Orpheus in the Underworld includes Dorit Gäbler, Rolf Hoppe, Wolfgang Greese, Achim Wichert, Gerry Wolff.
When was Orpheus in the Underworld released and how long is it?
Orpheus in the Underworld was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Orpheus in the Underworld?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orpheus in the Underworld was composed by Jacques Offenbach.