Orpheus

Orpheus (1950)

Not Rated 29 Nov 1950 • Drama, Fantasy, Romance • 1h 52m
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Orphee is a poet who becomes obsessed with Death (the Princess). They fall in love. Orphee's wife, Eurydice, is killed by the Princess' henchmen and Orphee goes after her into the Underworld. Although they have become dangerously entangled, the Princess sends Orphee back out of the Underworld, to carry on his life with Eurydice.

Jean Cocteau
Director
Jean Cocteau
Writer
Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares
Starring

Language: French
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 nominations total
Country: France
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7.9

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