Review of Black Orpheus (1959) by Laurie O — 30 Oct 2010
This is a gorgeous movie filmed in one of the favelas surrounding Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, it stars Bruno Mello who was, at the time, a famous Brasilian futbol star.
Filmed in 1959, it's surprisingly fresh, very sexy without being explicit, and beautifully, gorgeously filmed. The symbolism is fascinating but not so heavy-handed that those unfamiliar with the myth would feel confused.
The office of missing persons scene is haunting, as is the Candomble ceremony. I loved this film.
This review of Black Orpheus (1959) was written by Laurie O on 30 Oct 2010.
Black Orpheus has generally received very positive reviews.
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