Testament of Orpheus
Le Testament d'Orphée
Synopsis
An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.
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Jean Cocteau
Le poète
Édouard Dermithe
Cégeste(non crédité)
Henri Crémieux
Le professeur(non crédité)
François Périer
Heurtebise(non crédité)
Claudine Auger
Minerve (non crédité)
Françoise Arnoul
Elle-même (non crédité)
Lucia Bosè
Une amie d'Orphée(non crédité)
Charles Aznavour
Le Curieux(non crédité)
Brigitte Bardot
Elle-même (non crédité)
Jean Marais
Oedipe
Daniel Gélin
L'interne (non crédité)
Françoise Christophe
L'infirmière (non crédité)
Nicole Courcel
La mère maladroite (non crédité)
Daniel Moosmann
2e Homme-Cheval (non crédité)
Yul Brynner
L'huissier (non crédité)
Pablo Picasso
Un ami d'Orphée (non crédité)
Michael Goodliffe
Narrateur anglais (voix) (non crédité)
Jean-Pierre Léaud
Dargelos, l'écolier
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Cocteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cocteau
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Le Testament d'Orphée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Les Editions Cinégraphiques, Cinédis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau
Georges Auric
Roland Pontoizeau
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Jean Thuillier
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Cocteau
Writer
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Editor
Jean Cocteau
Director
Janine Janet
Costume Design
Pierre Guffroy
Production Design
Roland Pontoizeau
Director of Photography
Jean Thuillier
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Testament of Orpheus
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What is Testament of Orpheus about?
An 18th century poet travels through time in search of divine wisdom. In a mysterious wasteland, he has a series of enigmatic encounters with symbolic phantoms with whom he muses about the nature of art and his own career. Ultimately, the poet strives to achieve his rebirth as a celestial being.
Who directed Testament of Orpheus?
Testament of Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau.
Who stars in Testament of Orpheus?
The principal cast of Testament of Orpheus includes Jean Cocteau, Édouard Dermithe, Henri Crémieux, François Périer, Claudine Auger.
When was Testament of Orpheus released and how long is it?
Testament of Orpheus was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Testament of Orpheus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Testament of Orpheus was composed by Georges Auric.