# Black Orpheus (1959)

> A vibrant Rio carnival romance transforms the Orpheus myth into a musical vision of desire, jealousy, and destiny.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25681

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Marcel Camus
- Cast: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia, Adhemar Ferreira da Silva, Waldetar De Souza, Alexandre Constantino, Jorge Dos Santos
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053146/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: colorful, lyrical, infectious, carnival season, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A passionate love story unfolds amidst the vibrant chaos of Rio's carnival, where music and dance reign supreme.

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