Drama / Komedie / Romantisch
Brazilië / Frankrijk / Italië,
1959, 100 min
Samenvattingen(1)
A modern retelling of the Orpheus legend, played out against the background of Rio de Janeiro's famous carnival. Frightened after she notices a mysterious man stalking her, Eurydice flees her hometown to take refuge with her cousin in Rio. There, she meets a young man named Orpheus, who wins her love with the beautiful sambas he plays on his guitar. But during the carnival festivities, they become separated when Eurydice bolts after spotting her pursuer in the crowd -- dressed as Death in his carnival costume. Once again, as in ancient Greece, it seems as if Orpheus will lose his beloved Eurydice... (officiële tekst van distribiteur)
(meer)Prijzen
- winnaar
- nominatie
Academy Awards
- 1960 - Marcel Camus (Best Foreign Language Film)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1961 - Best Film
Golden Globes
- 1960 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1959 - Best Foreign Language Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 1959 - Marcel Camus (Golden Palm - Official Competition)