The Blood of a Poet (1932)
In a poet’s room, an armless statue abruptly comes to life. It invites the poet to step through a mirror and to discover another world. Strange places and characters present themselves to him. The poet tears himself away from these twisted fascinations and returns, with some difficulty, to his room.
Director: Jean Cocteau
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 20, 1932
Cast
- Enrique Rivero - Poet
- Elizabeth Lee Miller - Statue
- Pauline Carton - The child trainer
- Odette Talazac
- Jean Desbordes - Louis XV Friend
- Fernand Dichamps
- Lucien Jager - A spectator in a box
- Féral Benga - Black Angel
- Barbette - A spectator
- Jean Cocteau - Bit Part (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Editing: Jean Cocteau
Production: Vicomte de Noailles
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
hotel, artist, mythology, painter, poet, snow, snowball fight, oneiric, statue, portrait painter
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Blood of a Poet about?
- In a poet’s room, an armless statue abruptly comes to life. It invites the poet to step through a mirror and to discover another world. Strange places and characters present themselves to him. The poet tears himself away from these twisted fascinations and returns, with some difficulty, to his room.
- Who directed The Blood of a Poet?
- The Blood of a Poet was directed by Jean Cocteau.
- Who stars in The Blood of a Poet?
- The Blood of a Poet stars Enrique Rivero, Elizabeth Lee Miller, Pauline Carton, Odette Talazac, Jean Desbordes, Fernand Dichamps.
- How long is The Blood of a Poet?
- The Blood of a Poet has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Blood of a Poet?
- The Blood of a Poet is a Fantasy film.
- Where was The Blood of a Poet produced?
- The Blood of a Poet was produced in France.