watch: BLACK ORPHEUS (1959)
just a clip from one of my favorite movies ever. i found it when i was 13 and i’ve loved it ever since. if i ever go to BRAZIL i will find kids just like this and make them re-inact this entire scene, sunrise and all. don’t you just want to squeeze the life out of that sassy cute little girl!
according to WIKIPEDIA:
“Black Orpheus (Portuguese: Orfeu Negro) is a 1959 film made in Brazil by French director Marcel Camus. It is based on the play Orfeu da Conceição by Vinicius de Moraes, which is an adaptation of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, setting it in the modern context of a favela in Rio de Janeiro during the Carnaval. The film was an international co-production between production companies in Brazil, France and Italy.
The film is particularly renowned for its soundtrack by bossa nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, featuring songs such as “Manhã de Carnaval” (written by Luiz Bonfá) and “A felicidade” that were to become bossa nova classics.”
9 Responses to “watch: BLACK ORPHEUS (1959)”
Hah he almost hit that little girl with guitar when they were dancing. That was cute though. I liked that video.
Wow I thought I was the only one who ever watched this! This brought back happy memories!
I own a copy. They actually projected this on the wall while the Dj was spinning Hip Hop at S.O.B. in NYC.
haha! that was cute!
I love love love this movie…I actually thought I was the only one that knew about this movie lol
how cute, i love brazilian culture and music, will defo rent this out, thanks Vashtie!
Co-sign Mr. Kim’s comment. I LOVE this movie! Was getting on the proverbial speaker box to tell everyone about it a while ago. Thanks for posting here.
Too Cute! I was like that lil girl:)
OMG! i love this movie. Thanks for the post!
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