Testament of Orpheus / The Blood of a Poet
In his last film, legendary writer/artist/filmmaker Jean Cocteau portrays an 18th-century poet who travels through time on a quest for divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he meets several symbolic phantoms that bring about his death and resurrection. With an eclectic cast that includes Pablo Picasso, Jean-Pierre Leaud, Jean Marais and Yul Brynner, "Testament of Orpheus" brings full circle the journey Cocteau began in "The Blood of a Poet" (followed by "Orpheus"), an exploration of the torturous relationship between the artist and his creations.
Year: 1959
Genre: French Cinema, Classic Drama, Fantasy Films, Avant-garde / Experimental
Country: France
Director: Jean Cocteau
Starring: Jean Cocteau, Henri Cremieux, Edouard Dermithe
Duration: 77 Minutes
Rating: PG - Coarse language.
Subtitles: Yes
Location in store: Foreign (France)
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