Orfeus (2012)

Orpheus is the great musician of Greek mythology, who played so beautifully that everyone who heard it was bewitched. When his beloved Eurydike dies on their wedding day, he travels to the underworld to retrieve her. A stop-motion re-imagining of the story about Orpheus and Eurydice from Greek mythology with a northern folk tale inspired style. Shot on 16mm with a Bolex and inspired by Czech puppetry, German expressionism, and body horror.

Director: Thomas Simonsen Balmbra
Genre: Animation, Horror, Fantasy
Runtime: 18 min
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Cast

Music: Egil Ursin
Country: Norway
Budget: $80,000
Original Language: en

Trailer

Orfeus Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orfeus about?
Orpheus is the great musician of Greek mythology, who played so beautifully that everyone who heard it was bewitched. When his beloved Eurydike dies on their wedding day, he travels to the underworld to retrieve her. A stop-motion re-imagining of the story about Orpheus and Eurydice from Greek mythology with a northern folk tale inspired style. Shot on 16mm with a Bolex and inspired by Czech puppetry, German expressionism, and body horror.
Who directed Orfeus?
Orfeus was directed by Thomas Simonsen Balmbra.
Who stars in Orfeus?
Orfeus stars Thomas Simonsen Balmbra, Anna Thygesen, Espen Olaisen, Heidi Therese Klemetsen.
How long is Orfeus?
Orfeus has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Orfeus?
Orfeus is a Animation, Horror, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of Orfeus?
Orfeus had a budget of $80,000.
Where was Orfeus produced?
Orfeus was produced in Norway.