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Orpheus
Running Time: 95 min.
Produced By: / Discina International Films

Summary:
Cinematic poet Jean Cocteau explored the myth of Orpheus on no fewer than three occasions: Le Sang d'Un Poete (Blood of a Poet, 1930), Orphee (Orpheus, 1949) and Le Testament d'Orphee (1960). This second of his "Orpheus" trilogy stars Jean Marais in ... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Jean Marais (Orpheus) Marie Déa (Eurydice) François Perier (Heurtebise) Maria Casarés (The Princess) All Cast & Crew >> Review: The second of filmmaker Jean Cocteau's films about the myth of Orpheus is the most accessible and well-crafted. The @Criterion DVD is the best way to experience the film, especially for cinematographer Nicolas Hayer's noir-ish black-and-white imagery ... Continue >>

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