Orphee [videorecording]
2008
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French drama directed by avant-garde filmmaker Jean Cocteau and based on the Orpheus myth. Orphee (Jean Marais) is a famous poet whose obsession with a mysterious princess (Maria Casares) leads him to the underworld. Once there the princess reveals that she is death however this does not put an end to Orphee's fascination with her.
Main title:
Orphee [videorecording] / producer, Andre Paulve.
Author:
Cocteau, Jean, directorAuric, Georges, 1899-1983, musicMarais, Jean, actorCasarès, María, actorPérier, François, actor
Imprint:
BFI, 2008.
Collation:
1 videodisc (90 min.) : b&w.
Notes:
Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (French), Sound (Dolby Digital), Other Language Sound Dolby Mono, Subtitles (English), Bonus footage, Trailers, Commentary (Roland-Francois Lack), Illustrated Booklet Containing Posters, Stills and Essays, Digitally Restored and Remastered.Made in 1950.Based on the Greek legend 'Orpheus and Euridice'.Credits: director, Jean Cocteau; writer, Jean Cocteau; music, Georges Auric; cinematographer, Nicolas Hayer; art director, Jean D'Eaubonne; production design, Christian Bérard.DVDN.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Jean Marais, María Casarès, François Périer, Maria Dea, Edouard Dermithe, Juliette Gréco, Roger Blin.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Language:
French
BRN:
467254