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Orpheus

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Orpheus
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NR,1hr 35min
Genre:
Sci-Fi
Released:
January 1, 1949
Director:
Jean Cocteau
Distributor:
Criterion
Starring:
Jean Marais, Marie Déa, François Perier  ...more
Synopsis: 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 the title role. Updated to contemporary Paris (albeit a Paris never seen before or since), the story concerns a sensitive young poet named Orpheus, who is married to the lovely Eurydice (Marie Dea). Orpheus' friend Cegeste (Edouard Dermit) is killed in ... Full Synopsis
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Tom Wiener, AMG 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. Jean Marais, usually more a screen icon than persuasive actor, is a bit overwrought as Orpheus, but everyone in the supporting cast is solid, especially ... Full Review
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Jean Marais
Orpheus
Marie Déa
Eurydice
François Perier
Heurtebise
Maria Casarés
The Princess
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