Synopsis
Orfeu is a popular composer from a samba school. He lives in the favela and falls madly in love when he meets Euridice, a newcomer to the neighborhood. But the local drug boss Lucinho stands between them and will drastically change both their lives.
Facts
Based on
Orfeu da Conceição
Setting
Rio de Janeiro
Filming location
Rio de Janeiro
Original language
portugais
Images
Parcours en festivals
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 2000 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 1999 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 1999 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1999 generic
