ORPHEE

Jean COCTEAU
  • 2008
  • Cannes Classics
  • Restored prints

“Orpheus” is Jean Cocteau’s poetic retelling of the celebrated myth in a modern setting. Famous Left Bank poet, Orpheus is enchanted by Death in the guise of an enigmatic Princess, for whom he leaves his wife, Eurydice. But the Princess, knowing the impossibility of their love, sends Orpheus back to Eurydice…

This film is dedicated to Christian Bérard

Directed by : Jean COCTEAU
Year of production: 1949
Duration: 93 minutes

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Casting

Contacts

Production

  • ANDRE PAULVE FILM / FILMS DU PALAIS ROYAL

Distribution

International sales