Orpheus

Unknown, 1949

Film
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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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Credits

director

Jean Cocteau

Duration

01:34:00:00

Production places
Unknown
Production dates
1949

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324069

Language

French

Audience classification

MA

Sound/audio

Silent

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

Wikidata

Q2162087

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