Romance ·Fantasy ·Drama · France · 1950 · 1h 35m

Orpheus

Orphée

Orpheus poster
Director
Jean Cocteau
Cast
Jean Marais as Orphée François Périer as Heurtebise María Casares as Death Marie Déa as Eurydice Henri Crémieux as Editor Juliette Gréco as Aglaonice
Crew
Nicolas Hayer — Director of Photography Jacqueline Sadoul — Editor Georges Auric — Original Music Composer Jean Cocteau — Writer Jean d'Eaubonne — Production Design Marcel Escoffier — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Trailer Orpheus — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
paris, francemythologypoetgreek mythologyromantic poetorpheus
Key Collaborators
Jean Cocteau Director Nicolas Hayer Director of Photography Jacqueline Sadoul Editor Georges Auric Original Music Composer Jean Cocteau Writer Jean d'Eaubonne Production Design Marcel Escoffier Costume Design
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