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Orpheus steigt herab

1965Movie

Drama
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A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

In the Jim-Crow South, Val Xavier is a bass-playing drifter who retains a wild, compassionate spirit amid neon-lit decay. Nicknamed “Snake Skin” for his animal-hide jacket, Val seeks to shed the emptiness of wealthy nightclubs and, after turning thirty, yearns for a modest, purposeful life grounded in honest work.

Feels like

  • Southern Gothic Drama
  • Tragic Romance
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Depth
  • Character-Driven
  • Atmospheric
  • Melancholy
  • Art House
  • Historical Setting

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Hubert Hoelzke
Written by
Tennessee Williams
Music by
Rolf Zimmermann

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Facts

October 16, 1965 · Violence, Sexual Content · Drama

Released
October 16, 1965
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
XG, Germany

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Orpheus steigt herab good for date night?"

Questions about Orpheus steigt herab

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Is Orpheus steigt herab good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Orpheus steigt herab plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Orpheus steigt herab in English?

German

No, it was made in German.