Orpheus (1950)
1h 35min
·About
Themes:RedemptionBetrayalLove And SacrificePower Of ArtDiscover Similar ThemesMood:MelancholicPoignantSurrealTragicMysteriousDiscover Similar Mood
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.
Sequels and prequels
DNA
Explore similar movies and shows to Orpheus (1950) based on the categories below.
PlotClick below to reveal spoilers
Love TrianglePoetic JusticeBargaining With DeathArtistic InspirationFaustian PactMagical QuestMythological Figures In Modern Setting




Cultural Impact








Cinematic Style




Crew
Directed by: Jean Cocteau, Nicolas Hayer, Claude Pinoteau
Written by: Jean Cocteau
Produced by: André Paulvé
Composed by: Georges Auric
Cast
Ratings
Videos
Loading video…