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

1975 · Film · ★ 7.9

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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.