They might check outthe spiritual prequelto the film starringBrad Pitt, or even the2024 version of the storystarringRalph Fiennes.
What Happens in Orpheus and Eurydice?
His lover Eurydice appears before him, andhe seduces herwith his lyre before they become lovingly betrothed.
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Charon, the ferryman to the Underworld, appears to bring Orpheus there to see his wife’s soul.
The striking visuals bring the myth to life in a way that feels authentic and timeless.
Thisevocative electronic soundtrackis further enriched by ethereal soprano vocalizations performed byHeather Coates.
Cresswell’s score helps portray to the audience the horrible nature of the situation in which Orpheus finds himself.
There was a time when Olympians ruled the screen.
Many films have retold the story of Orpheus and Eurydiceor reincorporated it into something more approachable for modern audiences.
But Lesley Keen’s short from1984went in a different way, and viewers will be thankful for that.
It informs the viewer aboutvarious mythological characters and stories while also being as unique as they come.
If more films likeOrpheus and Eurydicewere made, audiences across the world would be better off.
