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Orpheus
aka: Orphee
France 1949, 95 minutes, B/W
Dir. Jean Cocteau
In French with English subtitles
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Drama, Classics / Romance
Topics: Mind-bender.
Feat. Jean Marais, Maria Casares, Marie Dea, Francois Perier
Aroview: Cocteau's surrealist retelling of the classical tragedy stars Jean Marais as Orphee, the writer who retrieves his wife Eurydice from the dead. A hauntingly beautiful story of true love.
Member Reviews
Average rating 
(Very Good). Showing 1-2 of 2 member reviews.
4 stars (Very Good) ~Regando
3 stars (Good Enough) A good version of the story is helped by the black and white photography (I don't think colour would have been as effective in displaying the drabness of the underworld). Some haunting drumming, as a soundtrack, is a positive contribution. ~Tubbs
DVD Features
- audio commentary
- aspect ratio: 4:3
Close Relatives
- Belle Et La Bete, La (1946)
- Eternel Retour, L' (1942)
- Orpheus in the Underworld (1983)
- Parking (1985)
- Testament of Orpheus (1960)
| Rental | ||
|---|---|---|
| Blu-Ray (Region A) | $6 |  |
| DVD (R4) | $6 | |
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