Movie 215/1001 ~ Black Orpheus

Made in 1959, Black Orpheus is a retelling of the ancient Greek tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. It is set in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival. Orpheus, who is engaged to Mira, becomes infatuated with Eurydice. Euridice is on the run from a man who wants to kill her, and when Mira discovers what is going on, she want to kill Euridice as well. The film received much critical acclaim and is an excellent modernization of a classic tale. I liked it.

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