Testament of Orpheus (1960)
An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.
Director: Jean Cocteau
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 18, 1960
Cast
- Jean Cocteau - The Poet
- Edouard Dermithe - Cégeste
- Henri Crémieux - The Professor
- François Périer - Heurtebise
- Claudine Auger - Minerve
- Françoise Arnoul - Self (uncredited)
- Lucia Bosè - Orphée's Friend
- Charles Aznavour - The Curious Man
- Brigitte Bardot - Self (uncredited)
- Jean Marais - Oedipe
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roland Pontoizeau
Editing: Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Production: Les Editions Cinégraphiques, Cinédis
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
poet, biography, death, orpheus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Testament of Orpheus about?
- An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.
- Who directed Testament of Orpheus?
- Testament of Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau.
- Who stars in Testament of Orpheus?
- Testament of Orpheus stars Jean Cocteau, Edouard Dermithe, Henri Crémieux, François Périer, Claudine Auger, Françoise Arnoul.
- How long is Testament of Orpheus?
- Testament of Orpheus has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Testament of Orpheus?
- Testament of Orpheus is a Fantasy film.
- Where was Testament of Orpheus produced?
- Testament of Orpheus was produced in France.