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1950 · 95 min · NR

Orpheus

Directed by Jean Cocteau · Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Orpheus (1950) is a Romance film, directed by Jean Cocteau set in Paris during the 1940s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of obsession and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Georges Auric
Cinematography
Nicolas Hayer
Cast
Jean MaraisFrançois PérierMaría CasaresMarie DéaHenri CrémieuxJuliette GrécoRoger BlinÉdouard Dermithe

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionLove & Longing
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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