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'.
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Lesley Keen Director
First release May 1, 1984 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Persistent Vision Animation, The Scottish Film Production Fund
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Channel 4 Television
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Persistent Vision Animation
Production
The Scottish Film Production Fund
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United Kingdom
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Original language
English
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
France · May 1, 1984
Limited theatrical · Cannes
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