although a work of fiction made for mass viewing, it has been argued that the film takes a looks at the social reality of modern day brazil.

in portuguese with english subtitles -  more information is available on the official website here.

an international success, winning both the palme d'or at cannes and the best foreign language film oscar, orfeu negro (1959), or 'black orpheus', is an adaption of the greek legend of 'orpheus and eurydice' set in one of rio de janeiro favelas during the city's famous carnival festival.