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Rio de Janeiro in den 50er Jahren Mitten in den Karnevalsvorbereitungen begegnet Euridice ein einfaches Mädchen vom Land, dem Strassenbahnfahrer und Frauenheld Orfeu. Obwohl Orfeu eigentlich schon mit Mira verlobt ist, verlieben sie die beiden leidenschaftlich ineinander. Doch die eifersüchtige Mira schwört Rache und möchte Euridice umbringen... (Verleiher-Text)
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This film definitely has something to it. Marcel Camus took a classic story and transferred it into a unique and exotic setting, where it may seem like it wouldn't work, but it does well thanks to non-actors and interesting music. However, something essential didn't transfer to me, and I didn't have the feeling that I was watching a pivotal cinematic work. ()