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ORPHEE
“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
Year of production: 1949
Duration: 93 minutes
Credits
- Jean COCTEAU Director
- Jean COCTEAU Screenplay
- Nicolas HAYER Cinematography
- Jean D’EAUBONNE Production Design
- Georges AURIC Music
- Jacqueline SADOUL Editing
- Pierre CALVET Sound
Casting
- Jean MARAIS Orpheus
- François PERIER Heurtebise
- Maria CASARES The Princess
- Marie DEA Eurydice
- Juilette GRÉCO Aglaonice
- Edouard DHERMITTE Cégeste
Contacts
Production
- ANDRE PAULVE FILM / FILMS DU PALAIS ROYAL
Distribution
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SND - GROUPE M6
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International sales
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