Orpheus and Eurydice (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2008, Orpheus and Eurydice is a music film directed by Vincent Bataillon.
What it’s about. The Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris mounted this production of the late Pina Bausch's dance-opera Orpheus und Eurydike, which Bausch had adapted from composer Christoph Willibald-Gluck and Ranieri de' Calzabigi's 1762 opera Orfeo ed Euridice. As the title suggests, it takes its basic narrative from the myth of Orpheus, and his courageous but ill-fated attempt to rescue his lover Eurydice (also known as Eurydike) from the jaws of the underworld. This particular production finds Yann Bridard dancing as Orpheus and Marie-Agnès Gillot dancing as Eurydike , with mezzo-soprano Maria-Riccarda Wesseling accompanying Bridard and soprano Julia Kleiter accompanying Wesseling. Pina Bausch did the choreography and stage direction, while Rolf Borzik designed the sets, costumes and lighting. The Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble & Choir, under the direction of Thomas Hengelbrock, lend musical accompaniment.
Who’s in it. Orpheus and Eurydice stars Thomas Hengelbrock as Conductor, Yann Bridard, Maria Riccarda Wesseling and Marie-Agnès Gillot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Orpheus and Eurydice sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orpheus and Eurydice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orpheus and Eurydice tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
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- Where can I watch Orpheus and Eurydice (2008)?
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- Is Orpheus and Eurydice worth watching?
- Orpheus and Eurydice holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Orpheus and Eurydice?
- Orpheus and Eurydice stars Thomas Hengelbrock, Yann Bridard, Maria Riccarda Wesseling, Marie-Agnès Gillot and Marie-Agnès Gillot.
- When was Orpheus and Eurydice released?
- Orpheus and Eurydice was released in 2008.