Notes Towards an African Orestes (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 7.9

Released in 1975, Notes Towards an African Orestes is a documentary film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. The director presents takes and scenes filmed on location in Africa for a film-that-never-was, a black Oresteia.
Who’s in it. Notes Towards an African Orestes stars Gato Barbieri as Self - Musician: Saxophone, Donald F. Moye as Self - Musican: Drums, Marcello Melis as Self - Musician: Contrabasse and Yvonne Murray as Self - Singer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Notes Towards an African Orestes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Notes Towards an African Orestes page.
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- Where can I watch Notes Towards an African Orestes (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Notes Towards an African Orestes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Notes Towards an African Orestes worth watching?
- Notes Towards an African Orestes holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Notes Towards an African Orestes?
- Notes Towards an African Orestes stars Gato Barbieri, Donald F. Moye, Marcello Melis, Yvonne Murray and Archie Savage.
- When was Notes Towards an African Orestes released?
- Notes Towards an African Orestes was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.