# Black Orpheus (1959) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/black-orpheus-1959/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 82% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Marcel Camus |
| Genres | Romance, Drama |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Festival premiere | Marrakech 2009 |

## Quick answer

Black Orpheus (1959) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Camus' sun-drenched Palme d'Or winner introduced bossa nova and Brazilian joy to global audiences. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Marcel Camus.

## Celluloid verdict

Camus' sun-drenched Palme d'Or winner introduced bossa nova and Brazilian joy to global audiences.

## Synopsis

During Rio's Carnival, a trolley motorman and a village girl fall in love in a favela retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth.

## Cast

Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira

## Accolades

Premiered at Marrakech 2009.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Black Orpheus worth watching?**
Black Orpheus holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Camus' sun-drenched Palme d'Or winner introduced bossa nova and Brazilian joy to global audiences.

**What is Black Orpheus about?**
During Rio's Carnival, a trolley motorman and a village girl fall in love in a favela retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth.

**Who directed Black Orpheus?**
Black Orpheus (1959) was directed by Marcel Camus.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Black Orpheus?**
81% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (88/100), Metascore (81/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (7.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Black Orpheus?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Black Orpheus page for current options.

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