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Orpheus and Eurydice

1984-05-01
4
en 6m
Animation
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'.

Animation

Lesley Keen

Painter

Alan Mason

Musician

Heather Coates

Camera Operator

Donald Holwill

Writer

Lesley Keen

Director

Lesley Keen

greek mythology short film

Status

Released

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Companies

  • Channel 4 Television
  • Persistent Vision Animation
  • The Scottish Film Production Fund