Orfeu
Brazilian Saga: Carlos Diegues' Cinematic Adventures
April 12 - 18, 2013
Diegues introduction and Q&A at April 14 screening!
Top samba composer Orfeu is working on new arrangements for the upcoming Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, but a love affair with Eurídice sets off a cycle of jealousy and violence.
Diegues introduction and Q&A at April 14 screening!
In this adaptation of Vinicius de Moraes’ play Orfeu da Conceição, Diegues frames the classic Orpheus tale in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Orfeu (Toni Garrido) is the top composer in his samba school, and while working on new arrangements for the upcoming Carnival, he meets newcomer Eurídice (Patricia Franca). Their intense love affair sets off a cycle of jealousy and violence
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