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"Orfeu"
1999
Directed by Carlo Diegues

The Greek myth of Orpheus and his love for the nymph Eurydice is brought to the screen with intoxicating results in this lush, vibrant feature. Like Marcel Camus' 1959 classic, Black Orpheus, this film transposes the legend to Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval, but the portrayal of the event and the myth is notably different than the earlier film, reflecting an entirely different era and sensibility. "An original and intoxicating creation" (Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times). Featuring the music of Caetano Veloso. Portuguese with English subtitles. 112 minutes.