1960
Testament of Orpheus
Directed by Jean Cocteau
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.
Duration
1h 20m
Released
February 18, 1960
Part ofThe The Orphic Trilogy
Includes The Blood of a Poet (1932), Orpheus (1950), and Testament of Orpheus (1960).
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