Death of Orfeus (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1996, Death of Orfeus is a drama film directed by Giorgi Shengelaia, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor of entomology Vakhtang Itrieli published several articles in which he sharply condemned Georgian nationalism. He calls for civil harmony in the name of universal ideals. For this, he is persecuted by nationalists who threaten to expel him from the university. Vakhtang meets a girl Nina. She is sympathetic to Vakhtang's problems. He, in turn, feels that danger is hanging over the girl...
Who’s in it. Death of Orfeus stars Zura Kipshidze, Nino Kasradze and Nikoloz Shengelaia (II).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Death of Orfeus 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 Death of Orfeus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death of Orfeus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Death of Orfeus (1996)?
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- Is Death of Orfeus worth watching?
- Death of Orfeus holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death of Orfeus?
- Death of Orfeus stars Zura Kipshidze, Nino Kasradze and Nikoloz Shengelaia (II).
- When was Death of Orfeus released?
- Death of Orfeus was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.