Black Orpheus (2006): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Black Orpheus is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Marcel Camus, starring Léa Garcia, Marpessa Dawn and Breno Mello. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Marcel Camus
- Original language
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Portuguese - Studio
- Lopert Pictures Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Orpheus About?
The premise of Black Orpheus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of a lively Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro, this film reimagines the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. A young musician falls for a spirited woman, but tragedy strikes, leading him on a desperate journey to the underworld to retrieve her. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the power of music, all set to the sounds of bossa nova and vibrant Brazilian culture.
Black Orpheus Cast
Léa Garcia leads the cast, with Marpessa Dawn and Breno Mello. Directed by Marcel Camus; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Marcel Camus
More from Marcel Camus
More films directed by Marcel Camus: Bahia and Bird of Paradise.
Black Orpheus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Black Orpheus 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.8
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Black Orpheus Plot Summary
What happens in Black Orpheus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A stunning explosion of a marble Greek bas-relief unveils Afro-Brazilian men who are joyfully dancing the samba to the rhythmic beats of drums in a favela. Enter Eurydice, who arrives in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro and boards a trolley driven by Orfeu. As a newcomer, she travels to the end of the line, where Orfeu introduces her to Hermes, the station guard, who provides her with directions to her cousin, Serafina’s home.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Orpheus, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Black Orpheus?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Black Orpheus
2 cars on screen: the 1966 Plymouth Fury and the 1987 Chrysler Daytona.
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1987 Chrysler Daytona Minor role
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Black Orpheus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Black Orpheus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Black Orpheus released?
Black Orpheus was released on February 24, 2006.
Who directed Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus was directed by Marcel Camus.
More films by Marcel Camus Who is in the cast of Black Orpheus?
Black Orpheus stars Léa Garcia, Marpessa Dawn and Breno Mello, among 4 credited actors.
How is Black Orpheus rated?
Black Orpheus has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.
Does Black Orpheus have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Orpheus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Black Orpheus in?
The original language of Black Orpheus is Portuguese.
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