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Orpheus (1950)

Orpheus (1950)

Drama Romance Fantasy
Release Date: 1950, September 29
Directors: Jean Cocteau
Countries: France
Production: Films du Palais Royal, Andre Paulve Film
Cast: Roger Blin, Pierre Bertin, François Périer, Jean Marais, Paul Amiot, María Casares, Juliette Gréco, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze, Marie Déa, Henri Crémieux, Renée Cosima, Julien Maffre

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

mythology paris, france greek mythology poet romantic poet orpheus