Black Orpheus
This retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is set throughout the favelas of Rio during Carnaval. With lush cinematography and a soundtrack made for love, this film holds you in its gaze.
Director: Marcel Camus
Year: 1959
Genre: Drama; Romance
Type: Feature
Link: https://www.criterionchannel.com/black-orpheus
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