Orpheus and Eurydice

Orfeusz és Eurydiké

The opera-film, as opposed to Gluck's Vienna version, is a recollection of the ancient tragic Greek myth. Orpheus, who is able to defeat Hades with the power of art, is unable to conquer his own human defects. Amor is sympathetic to Orpheus' sufferings as he mourns his dead beloved, and lets him know the message sent by the Gods, namely that he may take her home from the underworld if he is capable of not looking at her.

Director

István Gaál

Screenplay

István Gaál

Screenplay

Ranieri de’ Calzabigi

Status

Released

Release date

06/01/1986

Original language

Hungarian