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Orpheus and Eurydice (1984)

Orpheus and Eurydice (1984)

Animation
Release Date: 1984, May 1
Directors: Lesley Keen
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Channel 4 Television, Channel 4 Television, Persistent Vision Animation, Persistent Vision Animation, The Scottish Film Production Fund, The Scottish Film Production Fund

Overview:

This work is a retelling of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in the style of a Greek vase. When his wife Eurydice dies, Orpheus descends into Hell and by charming the gods of the Underworld with his singing wins Eurydice back, only to lose her again at the threshold of the Overworld'.

Keywords:

short film greek mythology