Orpheus

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Orpheus (1950)

Directed by Jean Cocteau

Romance, Fantasy, Drama · 1h 35m

A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.

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Cast

Jean Marais Orphée François Périer Heurtebise María Casares Death Marie Déa Eurydice Henri Crémieux Editor Juliette Gréco Aglaonice Roger Blin The Poet Édouard Dermithe Jacques Cégeste André Carnège Judge
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René Worms Judge
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Raymond Faure Journalist Pierre Bertin Commissioner

Crew

Director
Jean Cocteau
Writer
Jean Cocteau
Director of Photography
Nicolas Hayer
Original Music Composer
Georges Auric
Editor
Jacqueline Sadoul

Details

Original title
Orphée
Release date
1950-09-29
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Production
Films du Palais Royal, Andre Paulve Film