Film
Orpheus
1950· NR· 1h 35m· Drama· Fantasy· Romance
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.
1950-09-29
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DirectorJean Cocteau
WriterJean Cocteau
Director of PhotographyNicolas Hayer
Original Music ComposerGeorges Auric
EditorJacqueline Sadoul
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Details
Released1950-09-29
Runtime1h 35m · NR
StatusReleased
StudiosFilms du Palais Royal · Andre Paulve Film
LanguagesFrench
CountriesFrance
Rating7.6/10 · 296 votes
Original languagefr
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