Orfeu negro [videorecording] = Black Orpheus / Lopert Films, Inc. ; co-production franco-italienne, Dispatfilm, Gemma Cinematografica avec la participation de Tupan Filmes LTDA ; un film de Marcel Camus.
Orfeu negro [videorecording] = Black Orpheus / Lopert Films, Inc. ; co-production franco-italienne, Dispatfilm, Gemma Cinematografica avec la participation de Tupan Filmes LTDA ; un film de Marcel Camus.
Uniform Title
Orfeu negro (Motion picture)
Variant Title
Title on disc and container: Marcel Camus' Black Orpheus
Edition
Extended international version.
ISBN
0780022211 9780780022218
Publication Details
[Irvington, NY] : Criterion Collection, c1999.
Language
Portuguese
Language Note
In Portuguese with optional English subtitles or dubbed English.
Description
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
037429138328
Call Number
PN1997 .O74 1999
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
BLA070 Criterion Collection
Summary
Story based on the legend of Orpheus and Eurydice set against the colorful background of the carnival in Rio de Janiero. With its magnificent color photography and lively soundtrack, this film brought the infectious bossa nova beat to the United States.
Note
DVD release of the 1959 motion picture. Special features: Uncut version of film featuring previously unseen footage, remastered sound, new English subtitle translation, English-dubbed soundtrack, French theatrical trailer. Inspired from the play "Orfeu da Conçeicão" by Vinícius de Moraes. "A Janus Films release"--Container.
Credits
Producer, Sacha Gordine ; director, Marcel Camus ; script, Jacques Viot ; photography, Jean Bourgoin ; music, Luis Bonfa, Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Performer
Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Lea Garcia.
Cast
Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Lea Garcia.