Orpheus
Orphée
Synopsis
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.
Part of the The Orphic Trilogy
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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New trailer for Orphée - back in cinemas 19 October | BFIOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-17
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Jean Marais
Orphée
François Périer
Heurtebise
María Casares
Death
Marie Déa
Eurydice
Henri Crémieux
Editor
Juliette Gréco
Aglaonice
Roger Blin
The Poet
Édouard Dermithe
Jacques Cégeste
André Carnège
Judge
René Worms
Judge
Raymond Faure
Journalist
Pierre Bertin
Commissioner
Jacques Varennes
Judge
Paul Amiot
Judge (uncredited)
Philippe Bordier
Young Man at Café des Poètes (uncredited)
Claude Borelli
Une bacchante (uncredited)
Jean-Louis Brau
Young Man on the Terrace of the Flora (uncredited)
Jean Cocteau
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 29, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Cocteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Cocteau
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Orphée
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Films du Palais Royal, Andre Paulve Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Cocteau
Jean Cocteau
Georges Auric
Nicolas Hayer
Jacqueline Sadoul
André Paulvé
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Cocteau
Director
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Georges Auric
Original Music Composer
Jean Cocteau
Writer
Jacqueline Sadoul
Editor
Jean d'Eaubonne
Production Design
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orpheus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orpheus about?
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.
Who directed Orpheus?
Orpheus was directed by Jean Cocteau.
Who stars in Orpheus?
The principal cast of Orpheus includes Jean Marais, François Périer, María Casares, Marie Déa, Henri Crémieux.
When was Orpheus released and how long is it?
Orpheus was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Orpheus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orpheus was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orpheus?
Orpheus holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).