| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (91 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in |
| Summary |
Cocteau's updating of the Orpheus legend takes the poet from contemporary Paris to a mysterious chateau ruled by an imperious Princess, who first claims a younger poet, then Orpheus' wife, Eurydice |
| Notes |
DVD extras: feature commentary by Roland-François Lack ; Jean Cocteau : lies and truths (60 min. documentary) ; original poster ; director and cast biographies |
| Credits |
Producer, André Paulvé ; director of photography, Nicolas Hayer ; art director, Jean d'Eaubonne ; editor, Jacqueline Sadoul ; music, Georges Auric ; screenplay and director, Jean Cocteau |
| Cast |
Jean Marais, François Périer, Maria Casarès, Marie Déa ; Henri Crémieux, Juliette Greco, Roger Blin, Édouard Dermithe, Maurice Carnège, René Worms, Raymond Faure ; avec Pierre Bertin et Jacques Varennes |
| Notes |
Censorship classification: PG (G.B.) |
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Originally released as a motion picture France : [s.n.], 1950 |
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Region 2 PAL |
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DVD. Region unspecified |
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French dialogue with English subtitles |
| Subject |
Feature films -- France.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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| Author |
Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963.
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Auric, Georges, 1899-1983.
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Marais, Jean, 1913-1998.
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Périer, François.
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Casarès, Maria.
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