Orfeo is a Rio trolley driver, guitarist, and central figure whose music is linked to the rising sun. Engaged to Mira but in love with Eurydice, he protects Eurydice from Death, accidentally causes her electrocution, searches for her spirit, carries her body home, and dies while holding her.
Breno Mello has 9 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Signature works include Black Orpheus, Looking for Black Orpheus, Papão de 54. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
