DVD 107 mins
NR
Black Orpheus
Criterion (1959)
In Collection
#176

Seen It:
Yes
USA  /  English

Maria Alice
Aurino Cassiano
Alexandre Constanino
Adhemar Feirrera Da Silva
Marpessa Dawn
Lourdes De Oliveira
Waldetar De Souza
Jorge Dos Santos
Breno Mello

Director Marcel Camus

Original Score By Anlania Carlos Jobim & Luis Bonfa'

1960 Academy Award Winner and winner of the palme d'Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival, Marcel Camus' Black Orpheus retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the madness of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. With its magnificent color photography and lively soundtrack, this film brought the infectious bossa nova beat to the United States. Criterion is proud to present the extended international version of Black Orpheus in a gorgeous new transfer.

Edition Details
Barcode 037429138328
Region Region
Chapters 17
Release Date 6/8/1999
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles English
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono
PORTUGUESE: Dolby Digital Mono
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
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Features
Uncut Version Of The Film, Featuring 4 Minutes Of Previously Unseen Footage
Remastered Sound That Showcases Antonio Carlos Jobim & Luis Bonfa's Bossa Nova Score
New And Improved English Subtitle Translation
French Theatrical Trailer