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Euro-London Films
Directed by: Marcel Camus
Featuring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes De Oliveira, Lea Garcia, Adhemar Feirrera Da Silva, Waldetar De Souza, Alexandre Constanino, Jorge Dos Santos, Aurino Cassiano, Maria Alice
1960 Academy Award Winner and winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival, Marcel Camus' Black Orpheus retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the madness of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. With its magnificent color photography and lively soundtrack, this film brought the infectious bossa nova beat to the United States. Criterion is proud to present the extended international version of Black Orpheus in a gorgeous new transfer.
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Technical Specifications
Format:
DVD
Disc:
DVD-5 (1 Disc)
Total: 1 Disc
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
English Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Portuguese Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Resolution:
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Insert
- Insert featuring an essay by David Ehrenstein
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Release Credits
Artwork: Olga Krigman
Release Notes on Restoration
Black Orpheus
Black Orpheus is presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. This new digital transfer was created from a 35mm interpositive. The sound was created from a 35mm optical track print.