Testament of Orpheus
Outside time and reality, the experiences of a poet. The judgement of the young poet by Heurtebise and the Princess, the Gypsies, the palace of Pallas Athena, the spear of the Goddess which pierces the poet's heart, the temptation of the Sphinx, the flight of Oedipus and the final Assumption.
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Testament of Orpheus
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 18, 1960
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Fantasy, Drama
User Score
77%
Original Title
Le Testament d'Orphée
Production Companies
Les Editions Cinégraphiques, Cinédis
Director
Jean Cocteau
Description
Outside time and reality, the experiences of a poet. The judgement of the young poet by Heurtebise and the Princess, the Gypsies, the palace of Pallas Athena, the spear of the Goddess which pierces the poet's heart, the temptation of the Sphinx, the flight of Oedipus and the final Assumption.