Orphee (DVD, 2008)

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A retelling of the Greek myth set in post-war Paris. When a famous poet falls in love with the strange Princess Death, he is compelled to follow her anywhere in search of inspiration - even into the underworld. French dialogue with English subtitles.

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eBay Product ID (ePID)69235467

Product Key Features

ActorEdouard Dermithe, Juliette Greco, Francois Perier, Maria Dea, Maria Casares, Jean Marais
Film/TV TitleOrphee
DirectorJean Cocteau
LanguageFrench
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
Run Time91 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.33
Release Year2008
FormatDVD
FeaturesCommentary by Roland-Francois Lack\Documentary: Jean Cocteau 'Lies and Truth'\Director and cast biographies\Original trailer\1950 interview with Cocteau, Black & White, With Subtitles
GenreDrama, General

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Number of Discs1
CertificatePG
Country/Region of ManufactureFrance
ComposerGeorges Auric
Additional InformationCocteau's luminous adaptation of the famous Greek myth, set in post-occupation Paris, remains one of the most stunning achievements of the auteur's career. Orphee (Jean Marais) is a successful Parisian poet, whom--despite popular acclaim--feels isolated and uninspired. When his wife Eurydice (Marie Dea) is stricken down by leather-clad bikers, he pursues them into the underworld, where he falls into a romantic entanglement with the dark-haired beauty Death (Casares). Stunning cinematography and surrealist flairs punctuate this beautiful, hypnotic masterpiece.
ReviewsThe Times - Hauntingly beautiful
ScreenwriterJean Cocteau
CinematographerNicolas Hayer
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleOrphee
NarratorJean Cocteau

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  • A brilliant version, great photography s...

    A brilliant version, great photography so good I wasn’t aware of the sub titles which I think shows engagement due excellent story line. Enjoyed Orpheus as a Poet.

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  • A beautifull film.

    A beautiful film with an engaging story and lovely special effects. I've watched it many times since first seeing in around 1988 when my french music history teacher put it on.

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