Orfeu negro : Black Orpheus /

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.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Orfeu negro (Motion picture)
Corporate Authors:	Lopert Films, Dispatfilm (Firm), Gemma cinematografica (Firm), Tupan Filmes, Janus Films, Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors:	Camus, Marcel, 1912-1982, Gordine, Sacha, Viot, Jacques, Mello, Breno, Dawn, Marpessa, Oliveira, Lourdes de, Garcia, Léa, 1933-, Moraes, Vinícius de
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	Portuguese
Language Notes:	In Portuguese or dubbed English with optional English subtitles.
Published:	[New York] : Janus Films : [2006]
Subjects:	Orpheus > (Greek mythological character) > Drama. Carnival > Brazil > Rio de Janeiro > Drama. Bossa nova (Music) > Drama. Motion pictures, Portuguese. Foreign films. Feature films.

Description
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.
Item Description:	DVD release of the 1959 motion picture. Inspired from the play "Orfeu da Conçeicão" by Vinícius de Moraes. Released as part of the "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films." Full screen presentation. Aspect ratio 1.33:1. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Awards:	Academy Awards, 1960: Best Foreign Language Film.
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Jean Bourgoin ; editor, Andree Felix ; music, Luis Bonfa, Antonio Carlos Jobim.