This is the home of the Tale Oft Told Podcast , where we explore the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and see how their story echoes and repeats through film, literature, and modern media. Each episode looks at why this ancient tale continues to endure and how it reappears in unexpected places—from classic films like Orphée to modern retellings such as Moulin Rouge!. Go to TaleOftTold.com for more to find out the current, and upcoming, episode. Topics: Greek mythology, Orpheus and Eurydice, myth in film, storytelling, symbolism in movies
Midaq Alley (1995) | Love, Poverty, and the Underworld
Midaq Alley (1995) · Jun 5, 2026
The Notebook | Orpheus Loses Eurydice Twice
The Notebook (2004) · May 22, 2026
What Dreams May Come — A Love Story About Letting Go… or Not
What Dreams May Come (1998) · Apr 24, 2026
Portrait of a Lady on Fire | It's All In The Look Back
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) · Apr 10, 2026
Episode 2 - Orphee (1950) - Directed by Jean Cocteau
Orpheus (1950) · Mar 14, 2026