Orpheus (1950)

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.

Released

1950-09-29

Genres

Romance, Fantasy, Drama

Runtime

95 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Jean Cocteau

TMDB rating

7.7/10 from 311 votes