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Orpheus and Eurydice (1986)

Movie ★ 8.0 95 min

Music Drama

The opera-film, as opposed to Gluck's Vienna version, is a recollection of the ancient tragic Greek myth. Orpheus, who is able to defeat Hades with the power of art, is unable to conquer his own human defects. Amor is sympathetic to Orpheus' sufferings as he mourns his dead beloved, and lets him know the message sent by the Gods, namely that he may take her home from the underworld if he is capable of not looking at her.

István Gaál Director Ranieri de’ Calzabigi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 6, 1986
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0089738
Country
Hungary
Language
Hungarian, Italian
Studio
Budapest Filmstúdió

Cast

Sándor Téri Orfeo Lajos Miller Orfeo (singing voice) Enikő Eszenyi Enikő Eszenyi Euridice Maddalena Bonifacio Euridice (singing voice) Ákos Sebestyén Amore Veronika Kincses Amore (singing voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Orpheus and Eurydice about?
The opera-film, as opposed to Gluck's Vienna version, is a recollection of the ancient tragic Greek myth. Orpheus, who is able to defeat Hades with the power of art, is unable to conquer his own human defects. Amor is sympathetic to Orpheus' sufferings as he mourns his dead beloved, and lets him know the message sent by the Gods, namely that he may take her home from the underworld if he is capable of not looking at her.
Who directed Orpheus and Eurydice?
Orpheus and Eurydice was directed by István Gaál.
Who stars in Orpheus and Eurydice?
Orpheus and Eurydice stars Sándor Téri, Lajos Miller, Enikő Eszenyi, Maddalena Bonifacio.
When was Orpheus and Eurydice released?
Orpheus and Eurydice is a 1986 music, drama film.
Where can I watch Orpheus and Eurydice?
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