Euridice BA 2037

Euridice BA 2037

1975 · 96 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

A modern retelling of the Orpheus myth where Euridice, code number BA 2037, is trapped in a metaphorical hell-house, waiting for rescue from her lover, Orpheus.

Directed by Nikos Nikolaidis · Written by Nikos Nikolaidis

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