Summaries

In a dangerous but human Rio's slum, rises the love affair betwen Orfeu and Eurídice, provoking jealousy and violence in times of carnival.

In a dangerous but human Rio de Janiro's slum, rises the love affair between Orfeu, a famous composer, and Eurídice, a simple but pretty brunette, provoking jealousy and violence in times of carnival. A kind of Brazilian Romeo and Juliet, full of samba.—Fabio Ornelas <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • police officer
  • drug addict
  • fireworks
  • drummer
  • shrove tuesday
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Music
Release date Apr 20, 1999
Countries of origin Brazil
Language Portuguese
Production companies Globo Filmes Cine-Source Rio Vermelho Filmes Ltda.

Box office

Gross US & Canada $96811
Opening weekend US & Canada $12908

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Color Color
Sound mix DTS Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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