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A compelling cinematic allegory of the haunting legend of Eurydice and Orpheus set in modern times, with poet Marais encountering The Princess of Death. Orpheus was allowed to reclaim his dead lover on the condition he did not look back upon her face. But he does … An unforgettable experience of true love, with beautiful music and poetic cinematic effects. Rated: M
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
324069
Language
French
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)