Black Orpheus
(DVD)

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[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [1999].
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Published
[Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [1999].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
por

Notes

General Note
Special features: Uncut version of film featuring previously unseen footage, remastered sound, new English subtitle translation, English-dubbed soundtrack, French theatrical trailer.
General Note
DVD release of the 1959 motion picture.
General Note
Inspired from the play "Orfeu da Conçeicão" by Vinícius de Moraes.
Creation/Production Credits
Producer, Sacha Gordine ; director, Marcel Camus ; script, Jacques Viot ; photography, Jean Bourgoin ; music, Luis Bonfa, Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Participants/Performers
Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Lea Garcia.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD ; Dolby digital mono ; 1.33:1 aspect ratio.
Language
In Portuguese with optional English subtitles or dubbed English.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

(1999). Black Orpheus . Criterion Collection.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

1999. Black Orpheus. Criterion Collection.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Black Orpheus Criterion Collection, 1999.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Black Orpheus Criterion Collection, 1999.

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