Movie
Orpheus
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about Orpheus
Cast
Jean MaraisOrphée
François PérierHeurtebise
María CasaresDeath
Marie DéaEurydice
Henri CrémieuxEditor
Juliette GrécoAglaonice
Roger BlinThe Poet
Édouard DermitheJacques CégesteCredits
- Directed by
- Jean Cocteau
- Written by
- Jean Cocteau
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Orphée
- Collection
- The Orphic Trilogy
Production
- Films du Palais Royal
- Andre Paulve Film
