Black Orpheus

Eurydice arrives in the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro, eager to start anew. She boards a trolley driven by Orfeu, who introduces her to the vibrant culture of the city as she travels to the end of the line.

Despite his engagement to Mira, Orfeu feels a lack of enthusiasm about their upcoming marriage. This indifference becomes evident as they visit the courthouse to obtain a marriage license, where an offhand comment sparks irritation in Mira.

Eurydice, fleeing from a menacing stranger, finds refuge with her cousin Serafina in the favela. This figure, representative of Death, soon finds her, prompting Orfeu to act heroically and chase him away.

As Orfeu and Eurydice navigate their feelings for each other, they must also evade the persistent threat of Mira and Death. Their connection deepens as they share an intimate moment at Orfeu's home, where he offers her sanctuary.

The vibrant preparations for the Carnival begin, with Orfeu and his friends at the samba school actively involved. Serafina concocts a plan for Eurydice to wear the Queen of the Night costume, allowing her to spend time with Chico yet creating tension with Orfeu.

During the captivating Carnival parade, Orfeu dances with Eurydice while disguised under a veil, escalating the drama as Mira realizes the deception. The celebration of life contrasts sharply with the foreboding presence of Death.

As Mira discovers Eurydice's identity, a chaotic chase ensues. In a desperate attempt to evade both Mira and the specter of Death, Eurydice finds herself in a life-threatening situation at the trolley station.

In a heartbreaking misfortune, Orfeu accidentally electrocutes Eurydice while attempting to turn on the power. Death claims her, leaving Orfeu in utter despair as he watches her slip away.

Orfeu, consumed by grief, goes to the Office of Missing Persons in hope of finding Eurydice. Despite confirmation of her death, he is led on a haunting journey as he grapples with his profound loss.

Guided by a sympathetic janitor, Orfeu participates in a Macumba ritual essential to the Afro-Brazilian Candomblé faith. This ceremony serves as a desperate plea to reconnect with Eurydice's spirit.

As Orfeu reaches the gate of the spiritual realm, he encounters Cerberus, the guard dog. This mythical creature adds intensity to his quest to bring back Eurydice, embodying the barriers between life and death.

During the ritual, Orfeu is instructed to sing to summon Eurydice. However, unable to resist his longing, he glances back at her spirit and watches in horror as she disappears, sealing their tragic fate.

Orfeu retrieves Eurydice's lifeless body from the morgue, gripped by anguish. As he carries her through the city, he is met with devastation when he discovers his home ablaze, heightening his sorrow and anger.

In a violent act fueled by desperation and rage, Mira strikes Orfeu with a stone, causing him to tumble off a cliff while still holding Eurydice. This tragic moment signifies the culmination of their tragic love story.

After Orfeu's tragic death, two children, Benedito and Zeca, find hope in music. Zeca picks up Orfeu’s guitar, and as he plays, the sun emerges, symbolizing renewal and the enduring power of love.