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.
Key facts
Cast
Pierre Bertin, Roger Blain, Maurice Carnège, Maria Casarès, Henri Crémieux, Marie Déa, Édouard Dermithe, Raymond Faure
Original language
French
Setting
Paris
Filming locations
Paris
Crew
Producer
André Paulvé
Cinematography
Nicolas Hayer
Editing
Jacqueline Sadoul
Music
Georges Auric
Trailer
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Festival History
- Cannes Film Festival 2008 generic
- Istanbul Film Festival 2000 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1985 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1950 generic
Titles
| Original title | ORPHÉE | |
| Alternate title | Orpheus |
Full credits
| Director | Jean Cocteau |
| Cast | Pierre Bertin, Roger Blain, Maurice Carnège, Maria Casarès, Henri Crémieux, Marie Déa, Édouard Dermithe, Raymond Faure, Juliette Greco, Jean Marais, François Périer, Jacques Varennes, René Worms |
| Producer | André Paulvé |
| Cinematography | Nicolas Hayer |
| Editing | Jacqueline Sadoul |
| Music | Georges Auric |
| Production design | Jean D'Eaubonne |
| Sound | Pierre-Louis Calvet |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
