Orphee

Name: Orphee
Brand: Bfi
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By Jean Cocteau

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In Jean Cocteau's updating of the Orpheus myth, Orphee (Jean Marais) is a famous poet whose obsession with a mysterious princess - representing death - and a series of cryptic radio broadcasts causes him to neglect his wife. When she is killed, the guilty poet travels to the Underworld to win her back - and to find the princess. Orphee' is famous for its dreamlike quality, with images of mirrors and the Nazi occupation of France.

Product details

Release Date:

1949

Number of Discs:

1

Publication Date:

2004-08-30

Publisher:

Bfi

Aspect Ratios:

1.33:1

Languages:

Original: French

Weight:

80 g

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