CinemaOSMovie · 1950 · 1h 35m · NR
Orpheus
77%(311)IMDbRomanceFantasyDrama

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.

Directed byJean Cocteau

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
FR
Released
September 29, 1950
Studios
Films du Palais RoyalAndre Paulve Film

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
New trailer for Orphée - back in cinemas 19 October | BFI

New trailer for Orphée - back in cinemas 19 October | BFI

Three Reasons: Orpheus

Three Reasons: Orpheus

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jean Marais

Jean Marais

Orphée

François Périer

François Périer

Heurtebise

María Casares

María Casares

Death

Marie Déa

Marie Déa

Eurydice

Henri Crémieux

Henri Crémieux

Editor

Juliette Gréco

Juliette Gréco

Aglaonice

Roger Blin

Roger Blin

The Poet

Édouard Dermithe

Édouard Dermithe

Jacques Cégeste

André Carnège

André Carnège

Judge

René Worms

Judge

Creative team
Directed by
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau
Written by
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau

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