Orfeo negro (1959): reparto, argumento y streaming

1959 · Película · ★ 7

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Released in 1959, Orfeo negro is a fantasía, drama, romance and música film directed by Marcel Camus, running about 100 minutes. “The film that introduced Bossa Nova to the world...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ambientación del mito griego en el carnaval de Río de Janeiro. La bella Eurídice visita la ciudad brasileña en vísperas de su famoso carnaval, invitada por una prima que vive en los arrabales. Hasta allí llega en un tranvía cuyo conductor, un guitarrista llamado Orfeo, queda prendado de sus encantos. Sin embargo su relación se verá empañada por las sospechas de su celosa novia.

Who’s in it. Orfeo negro stars Breno Mello as Orfeo, Marpessa Dawn as Eurydice, Lourdes de Oliveira as Mira and Léa Garcia as Serafina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Orfeo negro has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orfeo negro page.

If you liked it. Fans of Orfeo negro tend to enjoy El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, La milla verde, El viaje de Chihiro and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Orfeo negro (1959)?
In Estados Unidos, Orfeo negro is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Orfeo negro worth watching?
Orfeo negro holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasía, drama, romance and música. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Orfeo negro?
Orfeo negro stars Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia and Adhemar Ferreira da Silva.
When was Orfeo negro released?
Orfeo negro was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.