Black Orpheus wins the Palme d’Or
On May 15, 1959, Black Orpheus won the Palme d’Or.
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The Event
On May 15, 1959, Black Orpheus won the Palme d’Or.
The Cultural Context
The Franco-Brazilian co-production relocated the story of Orpheus and Eurydice to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
The viewing context
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