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The legend of Orpheus and Eurydice set in Rio de Janeiro at Carnival time. Includes interviews, documentary, trailer, and essay.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Lopert Films, Janus Films, Voyager Press
Other Authors: Camus, Marcel, 1912-1982, Gordine, Sacha, Viot, Jacques, Mello, Bruno, Dawn, Marpessa, Oliviera, Lourdes de, Garcia, Léa, 1933-
Format: Video Blu-ray Disc
Language:Portuguese
English
Language Notes:In Portuguese with optional English subtitles.
Published: [United States] : The Criterion Collection, 2010.
Subjects:
Orpheus > (Greek mythological character) > Legends > Drama.
Foreign films.
Feature films.
Description
Summary:The legend of Orpheus and Eurydice set in Rio de Janeiro at Carnival time. Includes interviews, documentary, trailer, and essay.
Item Description:Release of the 1959 motion picture.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:Blu-ray disc; requires Blu-ray player.
Awards:Winner of Grand Prize, Cannes Film Festival; Academy Award winner, Best Foreign Film, 1959.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Jean Bourgoin ; editor, Andree Feix ; music, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luis Bonfa.
ISBN:9781604652864
1604652861